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History of Chemistry, Volume II. From 1850-1910

History of Chemistry, Volume II. From 1850-1910

By: Sir Thomas Edward Thorpe
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Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)Copyright Science Stories Science World
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  • 011 - Development of Physical Chemistry Since 1850

    011 - Development of Physical Chemistry Since 1850
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
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    19 mins
  • 010 - Organic Chemistry Condensation Synthesis of Vital Products

    010 - Organic Chemistry Condensation Synthesis of Vital Products
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
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    28 mins
  • 009 - Stereo-Isomerism Stereo-Chemistry

    009 - Stereo-Isomerism Stereo-Chemistry
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the captivating world of chemistry during a transformative era from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. This volume explores significant advancements in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, spotlighting pioneering figures such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, and Dewar. Discover how the identification of new elements and the evolving understanding of molecular structure and reactivity laid the groundwork for modern chemistry. With insights into the early days of organic synthesis and stereoisomerism, this narrative illustrates the ongoing relevance of Thorpes observation in Chapter 10 “Organic chemistry has been largely developed by the discovery from time to time of special reagents and special types of reactions which have shown themselves to be capable of extensive application.” Join us as we unravel the scientific breakthroughs that shaped the 20th century and beyond. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
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    20 mins
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