20. Rise of the Atomic Theory (1790-1805)

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Freshman Organic Chemistry (CHEM 125) This lecture traces development elemental analysis technique determination composition organic compounds beginning Lavoisier' early combustion fermentation experiments, showed , naïve, attitude handling experimental data. Dalton' atomic theory consistent empirical laws definite, equivalent, multiple proportions. The basis current notation precise analysis established Berzelius, confusion atomic weight multiples, clarified early law Avogadro Gay-Lussac, persist century. 00:00 - Chapter 1. The Development Elemental Analysis: Lavoisier' Early Combustion Fermentation Experiments 12:24 - Chapter 2. The Correct Experiment: Early Dealings Experimental Data 28:05 - Chapter 3. John Dalton' Proportions Atomic Theory 37:28 - Chapter 4. Berzelius' Contributions Modern Precise Analysis Atomic Weight Confusion Complete materials Open Yale Courses website: open.yale. This recorded Fall 2008.