An Elementary Study of Chemistry

The text provides a systematic elementary treatment of chemical principles and laboratory practice, emphasizing quantitative experiments and clear exposition. It introduces fundamental substances such as oxygen, hydrogen, water, and gases, then develops atomic theory, chemical equations, and methods for calculating formulas and weights. Sections cover the periodic law, families of elements and their common compounds, acids, bases, salts, and selected organic compounds, with attention to reversible reactions and chemical equilibrium. Practical applications and problems accompany chapters to train reasoning and laboratory skills, while pedagogical guidance indicates which demonstrations should be performed by instructors. The presentation favors modern conventions of its time, including an electrolytic dissociation framework and the oxygen standard for atomic weights.