Is Water H2o

Author : Hasok Chang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400739321

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Is Water H2O? by Hasok Chang Pdf

This book exhibits deep philosophical quandaries and intricacies of the historical development of science lying behind a simple and fundamental item of common sense in modern science, namely the composition of water as H2O. Three main phases of development are critically re-examined, covering the historical period from the 1760s to the 1860s: the Chemical Revolution (through which water first became recognized as a compound, not an element), early electrochemistry (by which water’s compound nature was confirmed), and early atomic chemistry (in which water started out as HO and became H2O). In each case, the author concludes that the empirical evidence available at the time was not decisive in settling the central debates and therefore the consensus that was reached was unjustified or at least premature. This leads to a significant re-examination of the realism question in the philosophy of science and a unique new advocacy for pluralism in science. Each chapter contains three layers, allowing readers to follow various parts of the book at their chosen level of depth and detail. The second major study in "complementary science", this book offers a rare combination of philosophy, history and science in a bid to improve scientific knowledge through history and philosophy of science.

Author : Ruth M. Lynden-Bell,Simon Conway Morris,John D. Barrow,John L. Finney,Charles Harper
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781439803578

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Water and Life by Ruth M. Lynden-Bell,Simon Conway Morris,John D. Barrow,John L. Finney,Charles Harper Pdf

Reflecting a rich technical and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, Water and Life: The Unique Properties of H20 focuses on the properties of water and its interaction with life. The book develops a variety of approaches that help to illuminate ways in which to address deeper questions with respect to the nature of the universe and our place within it. Grouped in five broad parts, this collection examines the arguments of Lawrence J. Henderson and other scholars on the "fitness" of water for life as part of the physical and chemical properties of nature considered as a foundational environment within which life has emerged and evolved. Leading authorities delve into a range of themes and questions that span key areas of ongoing debate and uncertainty. They draw from the fields of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, planetary and earth sciences, physics, astronomy, and their subspecialties. Several chapters also deal with humanistic disciplines, such as the history of science and theology, to provide additional perspectives. Bringing together highly esteemed researchers from multidisciplinary fields, this volume addresses fundamental questions relating to the possible role of water in the origin of life in the cosmos. It supports readers in their own explorations of the origin and meaning of life and the role of water in maintaining life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9400739338

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Author : Philip Ball
Publisher : Orion Publishing Company
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Water
ISBN : 0753810921

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H2O by Philip Ball Pdf

The brilliantly told and gripping story of the most familiar - yet, amazingly, still poorly understood - substance in the universe: Water. The extent to which water remains a scientific mystery is extraordinary, despite its prevalence and central importance on Earth. Whether one considers its role in biology, its place in the physical world (where it refuses to obey the usual rules of liquids) or its deceptively simple structure, there is still no complete answer to the question: what is water? Philip Ball's book explains what, exactly, we do and do not know about the strange character of this most essential and ubiquitous of substances. H20 begins by transporting its readers back to the Big Bang and the formation of galaxies to witness the birth of water's constituent elements: hydrogen and oxygen. It then explains how the primeval oceans were formed four billion years ago; where water is to be found on other planets; why ice floats when most solids sink; why, despite being highly corrosive, water is good for us; why there are at least fifteen kinds of ice and perhaps two kinds of liquid water; how scientists have consistently misunderstood water for centuries; and why wars have been waged over it. Philip Ball's gloriously offbeat and intelligent book conducts us on a journey through the history of science, folklore, the wilder scientific fringes, cutting-edge physics, biology and ecology, to give a fascinating new perspective on life and the substance that sustains it. After reading this book, drinking a glass of water will never be the same again.

Author : Peter Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1723861286

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100 Reasons Water Is Not H2O by Peter Peterson Pdf

There are many myths in the world; some would call conspiracies, some would call lies. Whatever the case, water being H2O is one of them. Through the pages, the author presents 100 reasons why water is not comprised of hydrogen and oxygen; 2 elements existing as gases at room temperature yet liquid water comprises the same elements at the same temperature. It is a very interesting read.Just to get you started ask yourself this question, what substance decomposes water?The 100 reasons are laid out simply so no scientific background is required but you will come to familiarise yourself with a few industrial processes, some terminology and history relating to Chemistry as you progress.The author hopes you enjoy the read.

Author : Peter Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 172402647X

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100 Reasons Water Is Not H2O by Peter Peterson Pdf

There are many myths in the world; some would call conspiracies, some would call lies. Whatever the case, water being H2O is one of them. Through the pages, the author presents 100 reasons why water is not comprised of hydrogen and oxygen; 2 elements existing as gases at room temperature yet liquid water comprises the same elements at the same temperature. It is a very interesting read.Just to get you started ask yourself this question, what substance decomposes water?The 100 reasons are laid out simply so no scientific background is required but you will come to familiarise yourself with a few industrial processes, some terminology and history relating to Chemistry as you progress.The author hopes you enjoy the read.

Author : Philip Ball
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780227498

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H2O by Philip Ball Pdf

The brilliantly told and gripping story of the most familiar - yet, amazingly, still poorly understood - substance in the universe: Water. The extent to which water remains a scientific mystery is extraordinary, despite its prevalence and central importance on Earth. Whether one considers its role in biology, its place in the physical world (where it refuses to obey the usual rules of liquids) or its deceptively simple structure, there is still no complete answer to the question: what is water? Philip Ball's book explains what, exactly, we do and do not know about the strange character of this most essential and ubiquitous of substances. H20 begins by transporting its readers back to the Big Bang and the formation of galaxies to witness the birth of water's constituent elements: hydrogen and oxygen. It then explains how the primeval oceans were formed four billion years ago; where water is to be found on other planets; why ice floats when most solids sink; why, despite being highly corrosive, water is good for us; why there are at least fifteen kinds of ice and perhaps two kinds of liquid water; how scientists have consistently misunderstood water for centuries; and why wars have been waged over it. Philip Ball's gloriously offbeat and intelligent book conducts us on a journey through the history of science, folklore, the wilder scientific fringes, cutting-edge physics, biology and ecology, to give a fascinating new perspective on life and the substance that sustains it. After reading this book, drinking a glass of water will never be the same again.

Author : Mae-Wan Ho
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789814390897

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Living Rainbow H2O by Mae-Wan Ho Pdf

This book is a unique synthesis of the latest findings in the quantum physics and chemistry of water that will tell you why it is so remarkably fit for life. It offers a novel panoramic perspective of cell biology based on water as "means, medium, and message" of life. This book is a sequel to The Rainbow and The Worm, The Physics of Organisms, which has remained in a class of its own for nearly 20 years since the publication of the first edition. Living Rainbow H2O continues the fascinating journey in the author's quest for the meaning of life, in science and beyond. Like The Rainbow and The Worm, the present book will appeal to readers in the arts and humanities as well as scientists; not least because the author herself is an occasional artist and poet. Great care has been taken to explain terms and concepts for the benefit of the general reader. At the same time, sufficient scientific details are provided in text boxes for the advanced reader and researcher without interrupting the main story.

Author : Samantha Fowler,Rebecca Roush,James Wise
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9888407457

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Concepts of Biology by Samantha Fowler,Rebecca Roush,James Wise Pdf

Concepts of Biology is designed for the single-semester introduction to biology course for non-science majors, which for many students is their only college-level science course. As such, this course represents an important opportunity for students to develop the necessary knowledge, tools, and skills to make informed decisions as they continue with their lives. Rather than being mired down with facts and vocabulary, the typical non-science major student needs information presented in a way that is easy to read and understand. Even more importantly, the content should be meaningful. Students do much better when they understand why biology is relevant to their everyday lives. For these reasons, Concepts of Biology is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand.We also strive to show the interconnectedness of topics within this extremely broad discipline. In order to meet the needs of today's instructors and students, we maintain the overall organization and coverage found in most syllabi for this course. A strength of Concepts of Biology is that instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Concepts of Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand--and apply--key concepts.

Author : John Finney
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191019050

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Water: A Very Short Introduction by John Finney Pdf

Water dominates the surface of Earth and is vital to life on our planet. It is a remarkable liquid which shows anomalous behaviour. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney introduces the science of water, and explores how the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and chemical properties. Considering water in all three of its states as ice and steam as well as liquid, Finney explains the great importance of an understanding of its structure and behaviour to a range of fields including chemistry, astrophysics, and earth and environmental sciences. Finney describes the role of water in biology, and ends with a discussion of the outstanding controversies concerning water, and some of the 'magical' properties which have been claimed for it. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Rita Goldner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 099782980X

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Agent H2O Rides the Water Cycle by Rita Goldner Pdf

Author : Davis Baird,Eric Scerri,Lee McIntyre
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402032560

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Philosophy of Chemistry by Davis Baird,Eric Scerri,Lee McIntyre Pdf

This comprehensive volume marks a new standard in scholarship in the emerging field of the philosophy of chemistry. Philosophers, chemists, and historians of science ask some fundamental questions about the relationship between philosophy and chemistry.

Author : Paul Caro
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008915469

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Water by Paul Caro Pdf

This is water the way humanity has learned to know it, from the element as described in ancient times and the myths associated with it to the chemical formula familiar to students today. Modern governments watch over water by monitoring its quality and regulating its consumption. Today's citizens have legitimate concerns about water - pollution, contamination, and drought - that have made them ever vigilant. Despite its familiarity, water nevertheless continues to disconcert researchers. A great deal of progress in the investigation of water's physical properties has resulted from the use of simulations and massive calculations by the most powerful computers available. We understand the state changes undergone by water: ice, liquid, and vapor. We know how to measure the varied properties of water over a wide range of temperatures, yet the measurements reveal that water acts like a strange substance that defies logic. Is water "abnormal"? The jury is still out....Scientific thinking on this question is divided. The best minds once again combine water and imagination....

Author : Virginia Bergin
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781492606567

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H2O by Virginia Bergin Pdf

.27 is a number Ruby hates. It's a number that marks the percentage of the population that has survived. It's a number that means she's one of the "lucky" few still standing. And it's a number that says her father is probably dead. Against all odds, Ruby has survived the catastrophic onset of the killer rain. Two weeks after the radio started broadcasting the warning, "It's in the rain. It's fatal and there's no cure," the drinkable water is running out. Ruby's left with two options: persevere on her own, or embark on a treacherous journey across the country to find her father-if he's even still alive.

Author : Ivan Illich
Publisher : Marion Boyars Publishers
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Sewage disposal
ISBN : UCR:31210005943376

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H2O and the Waters of Forgetfulness by Ivan Illich Pdf