...Nothing, as I can judge, lias been advanced, which has the least reference to the first position, that when only one combination of two bodies can be obtained it must be binary. This therefore, which is the foundation of all the argument, must be regarded as a mere postulate,...

...potential mood, of examining the evidence upon which laws of such universal tendency are founded. 1st. When only one combination of two bodies can be obtained, it must be presumed to be a binary one. 2d. When two combinations are observed, they must be presumed to be a binary and a ternary. 3d. When...

...number of the atoms of B. As to the seven general rules which are next introduced, and which we are told may be adopted as guides in all our investigations respecting chemical synthesis, we must take the liberty, as Mr. Dalton deals no longer in the potential mood, of examining the evidence...

...conceive, will be readily admitted by every person who pays due attention to the subject: — 1st. When only one combination of two bodies can be obtained, it must be presumed to be a Unary* one, unless some cause appear to the contrary. 2d. When two combinations are observed, they...

...quaternary. 3 atoms of A -f- 1 atom of B = 1 atom of G, quaternary. &c. &c. " The following general riiles may be adopted as guides in all our investigations respecting chemical synthesis. 1 st. When only one combination of two bodies can be .obtained, it must be presumed to be a binary...

...rules, by Mr. Daiwhich he thinks we should be guided in our opinions respecting chemical synthesis. (1.) When only one combination of two bodies can be obtained, it must be presumed to ta a binary one, unless some cause appear to die contrary. ' (2.) When two combinations are observed,...

...importance, though it must be admitted that it contravenes the rule laiil down by Dr. Dalton, that ' when only one combination of two bodies can be obtained, it must be presumed to be a binary one.' The case in which the second portion of oxygen in an oxide, instead of being equal to the first, is...

...importance, though it must be admitted. that it contravenes the rule laid down by Dr. Dalton, that ' when only one combination of two bodies can be obtained, it must be presumed to be a binary one.' The case in which the second portion of oxygen in an oxide, instead of being equal to the first, is...

...general rules may be adopted as guides in all our investigations respecting chemical synthesis. " 1st. When only one combination of two bodies can be obtained, it must be presumed to be a binary oue, unless some cause appear to the contrary. " 2nd. When two combinations are observed, they must...

...atoms of B = 1 atom of F quaternary. 3 atoms of A +1 atom of B = 1 atom of G quaternary, &c. &c. " The following general rules may be adopted as guides...our investigations respecting chemical synthesis. " 1st. When only one combination of two bodies can be obtained, it must be presumed to be a binary...