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Name: A Brief Account of Radio-Activity (Classic Reprint)
Author: Venable, F. P.
ISBN: 9781440052224

Venable, F. P.

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ISBN 10 : 1440052220 ISBN 13 : 9781440052224

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How radioactivity changed science: a clear, accessible tour from the discovery of X‑rays to the building blocks of the atom. This edition presents how early researchers uncovered radioactive rays, identified alpha particles, and linked these processes to helium formation, radium, and the evolving picture of atomic structure.

The narrative follows the key experiments and ideas that reshaped chemistry and physics. It explains how the activity of Uranium and Thorium compounds revealed an inherent atomic property, how polonium and radium were isolated, and how isotopes emerged as a new way to understand matter. The book connects the dots between radiation, chemical theory, and the periodic system, showing how the disintegration of atoms led to new insights about the elements.

How alpha, beta, and gamma rays are defined and what they reveal about atomic structure

Evidence that alpha particles are charged, solid particles with atomic mass

How polonium, radium, and other radio-active substances were discovered and characterized

The concept of isotopes and how radioactive decay reshapes the periodic table

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of radioactivity and its impact on chemistry and the theory of the atom.

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A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF RADIO-ACTIVITY CHAPTER I DISCOVERY OF RADIO-ACTIVITY THF. ohject. or t.his hrief t.reatj~e is to give a simple account of the development of our knowledge of radioactivity and its bearing on chemical and physical science. lIathem atical processes will be Olnitted, as it is sufficient to give the assured results from calculations which arc likely to be beyond the training of the reader. Experimental evidence "rill be given in detail wherever it is fundamental and necessary to a confident grasp of some of the lnarvelous deductions in this new branch of sci~nce. Theories cannot be avoided, but the facts remain while theories grow old and are discarded for others more in accord with the facts. As so often happens in the history of science, the opening up of this new field with its fascinating dis- The closures was due to an investigation under- Beginning taken for another purpose but painstakingly carried out with a mind open to the truth whereve

Table of Contents

CONTENTS; CHAPTER T; DISCOVERY OF RADIO-ACTIVITY PAGE; The� beginning - RlLdi~active bodies - An atomic propertyDiscovery; of new radi~active bodit's - Discovery of Poloniwn; - Discovery of Uadium - Other radio-acti ve bodies found 1; CHAPTER II; PROPERTIES OF THE RADIATIONS; Ionization of Gases - Experimental confirmation - Application of; electric field - Size and nature of ioos- Photographing the; track of the ray - Action of radiations on photographic plates -; Discharge of electrified bodies - Scintillations 00 phosphorescent'; bodies - Penetrating power- Magnetic deflection - Three; types of rays - Alpha rays - Beta rays - Gamma rays -; Measurement of radiations - Identifications of the rays 7; CHAPTER III; CHANGES L~ RADIO-ACTIVE BODIES; Radi~activity a permanent property - Induced activity - Discovery; of Uranium X - Conclusions drawn - Search for new radio-; 3Cti ve bodies - ~ethods of investigation - Nature ot the; radiation

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440052220
ISBN 13: 9781440052224
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 68
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A Brief Account of Radio-Activity (Classic Reprint)

Francis P. Venable

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ISBN 10 : 1440052220 ISBN 13 : 9781440052224

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of radioactivity, a groundbreaking scientific discovery that revolutionized our understanding of the atom and the nature of matter itself. The author explores the historical context of this field, beginning with the pivotal work of Henri Becquerel and the Curies, who first identified and isolated radioactive elements like radium and polonium. The book meticulously examines the properties of radioactive substances and the various types of radiation they emit, including alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Through detailed explanations and engaging examples, the author reveals how these radiations impact surrounding materials, from their ability to ionize gases to their photographic and luminescent effects. Furthermore, the book sheds light on the revolutionary concept of radioactive decay, in which unstable atoms undergo transformations, emitting energy and transforming into new elements. This process, previously unknown in traditional chemistry, presented a radical new model for understanding the very core of matter. The author explores the theoretical implications of these transformations, including the identification of the alpha particle as a helium atom, which was a major breakthrough in our understanding of the atomic structure. This book provides a comprehensive and engaging journey into the world of radioactivity, offering insights into the fundamental nature of matter and the ongoing quest to unlock the secrets of the atom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440052224_0

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