Chapter I
The Metric System.
Length.—Volume.—Weight
Chapter II.
Divisibility of Matter.
Mass.-Molecule.—Atom.—Element.—Compound.—Mixture.—
Analysis.—Synthesis.—Metathesis.—Chemism
Chapter III.
Molecules and Atoms.
Synthesis
Chapter IV.
Elements and Binaries.
Symbols.—Names.—Coefficients.—Exponents.—Table of elements
Chapter V.
Manipulation.
To prepare and cut glass, etc.
Chapter VI.
Oxygen.
Preparation.—Properties.—Combustion of carbon; sulphur; phosphorus; iron.
Chapter VII
Nitrogen
Separation—Properties
Chapter VIII
Hydrogen
Preparation—Properties—Combustion—Oxy-hydrogen blowpipe
Chapter IX
Union by Weight
Meaning of equations—Problems
Chapter X
Carbon
Preparation—Allotropic forms: diamond, graphite, amorphous carbon, coke, mineral coal.—Carbon a reducing agent, a decolorizer, disinfectant, absorber of gases
Chapter XI
Valence
Poles of attraction—Radicals
Chapter XII
Electro-Chemical Relation of Elements
Deposition of silver; copper; lead—Table of metals and non-metals, and discussion of their differences
Chapter XIII.
Electrolysis.
Decomposition of water and of salts—Conclusions CHAPTER XIV.
Union by Volume.
Avogadro's law and its applications.
Chapter XV.
Acids and Bases.
Characteristics of acids and bases.—Anhydrides.—Naming of acids.—Alkalies
Chapter XVI.
Salts.
Preparation from acids and bases.—Naming of salts.—Occurrence
Chapter XVII
Chlorhydric Acid.
Preparation and tests.—Bromhydric, iodhiydric, and fluorhydric acids.—Etching glass
Chapter XVIII.
Nitric Acid.
Preparation, properties, tests, and uses.—Aqua regia: preparation and action
Chapter XIX.
Sulphuric Acid.
Preparation, tests, manufacture, and importance.-Fuming sulphuric acid
Chapter XX.
Ammonium Hydrate.
Preparation of bases.—Formation, preparation, tests, and uses of ammonia.
Chapter XXI.
Sodium Hydrate.
Preparation and properties.—Potassium hydrate and calcium hydrate
Chapter XXII
Oxides of Nitrogen.
Nitrogen monoxide, dioxide, trioxide, tetroaide, pentoxide.
Chapter XXIII.
LAWS OF DEFINITE AND OF MULTIPLE PROPORTION, and their application
Chapter XXIV.
CARBON PROTOXIDE and water gas.
Chapter XXV.
Carbon Dioxide.
Preparation and tests.—Oxidation in the human system.—Oxidation in water.—Deoxidation in plants
Chapter XXVI.
Ozone.
Description, preparation, and test
Chapter XXVII
Chemistry of the Atmosphere.
Constituents of the air.—Air a mixture.—Water, carbon dioxide, and other ingredients of the atmosphere
Chapter XXVIII.
The Chemistry of Water.
Distillation of water.—Three states.—Pure water, sea-water, river-water, spring-water CHAPTER XXIX.
The Chemistry of Flame.
Candle flame.—Bunsen flame.—Light and heat.—Temperature of combustion.—Oxidizing and reducing flames.—Combustible and supporter.—Explosive mixture of gases.—Generalizations
Chapter XXX.
Chlorine.
Preparation.—Chlorine water.—Bleaching properties.—
Disinfecting power.—A supporter of combustion.—Sources and uses
Chapter XXXI.
Bromine.
Preparation.—Tests.—Description.—Uses
Chapter XXXII.
Iodine.
Preparation.—Tests.—Iodo-starch paper.—Occurrence.—Uses.—
Fluorine
Chapter XXXIII.
The Halogens.
Comparison.—Acids, oxides, and salts
Chapter XXXIV.
Vapor Density and Molecular Weight.
Gaseous weights and volumes.—Vapor density defined.—Vapor density of oxygen
Chapter XXXV.
Atomic Weight.
Definition.—Atomic weight of oxygen.—Molecular symbols.—
Molecular and atomic volumes CHAPTER XXXVI.
Diffusion and Condensation of Gases.
Diffusion of gases.—Law of diffusion.—Cause.—Liquefaction and solidification of gases
Chapter Xxxvil
Sulphur.
Separation.—Crystals from fusion.—Allotropy.—Solution.—
Theory of Allotropy.—Occurrence and purification.—Uses.—-
Sulphur dioxide
Chapter XXXVIII.
Hydrogen Sulphide.
Preparation.—Tests.—Combustion.—Uses.—An analyzer of metals.-
-Occurrence and properties
Chapter XXXIX.
Phosphorus.
Solution and combustion.—Combustion under water.—Occurrence.—
Sources.—Preparation of phosphates and phosphorus.—-
Properties.—Uses.—Matches.—Red phosphorus.—-Phosphene
Chapter XL.
Arsenic.
Separation.—Tests.—Expert analysis.—Properties and occurrence.— Atomic volume.—Uses of arsenic trioxide
Chapter XLI.
Silicon, Silica, and Silicates.
Comparison of silicon and carbon.—Silica.—Silicates.—Formation of silica.
Chapter XLII
Glass and Pottery.
Glass an artificial silicate.—Manufacture.—Importance.—
Porcelain and pottery.
Chapter XLIII.
Metals and Their Alloys.
Comparison of metals and non-metals.—Alloys.—Low fusibility. —
Amalgams
Chapter XLIV.
Sodium and Its Compounds.
Order of derivation.—Occurrence and preparation of sodium chloride; uses.—Sodium sulphate: manufacture and uses. —Sodium carbonate: occurrence, manufacture, and uses.— Sodium: preparation and uses.—Sodium hydrate: preparation and use.— Hydrogen sodium carbonate.—Sodium nitrate
Chapter XLV.
Potassium and Ammonium.
Occurrence and preparation of potassium.—Potassium chlorate and cyanide.—Gunpowder.—Ammonium compounds
Chapter XLVI.
Calcium Compounds.
Calcium carbonate.—Lime and its uses.—Hard water.—Formation of caves.—Calcium sulphate
Chapter XLVII.
Magnesium, Aluminium, and Zinc.
Occurrence and preparation of magnesium.—Compounds of aluminium: reduction; properties, and uses.—Compounds, uses, and reduction of zinc CHAPTER XLVIII.
Iron and Its Compounds.
Ores of iron.—Pig-iron.—Steel.—Wrought-iron.—Properties. —
Salts of iron.—Change of valence and of color
Chapter XLIX.
Lead and Tin.
Distribution of lead.—Poisonous properties.—Some lead compounds.— Tin
Chapter L.
Copper, Mercury, and Silver.
Occurrence and uses of copper.—Compounds and uses of mercury.—
Occurrence, reduction, and salts of silver
Chapter LI.
Photography.
Description.
Chapter LII.
Platinum and Gold.
Methods of obtaining, and uses
Chapter LIII.
Chemistry of Rocks.
Classification.—Composition.—Importance of siliceous rocks.—
Soils.—Minerals.—The earth's interior.—Percentage of elements
Chapter LIV.
Organic Chemistry.
Comparison of organic and inorganic compounds.—Molecular differences.—Synthesis of organic compounds.—Marsh-gas. series.—-Alcohols.—Ethers.—Other substitution products. — Olefines and other series.
Chapter LV.
Illuminating Gas.
Source, preparation, purification, and composition.—Natural gas
Chapter LVI.
Alcohol.
Fermented and distilled liquors.—Effect on the system.—Affinity for water.—Purity
Chapter LVII
Oils, Fats, and Soaps.
Sources and kinds of oils and fats.—Saponification.—Manufacture and action of soap.—Glycerin, nitro-glycerin, and dynamite. — Butter and oleomargarine.
Chapter LVIII
Carbo-Hydrates.
Sugars.—Glucose.—Starch.—Cellulose.—Gun-cotton.—Dextrin. —
Zylonite
Chapter LIX.
Chemistry of Fermentation.
Ferments.—Alcoholic, acetic, and lactic fermentation.—
Putrefaction.—Infectious diseases
Chapter LX.
Chemistry of Life.
Growth of minerals and of organic life.—Food of plants and of man.—Conservation of energy and of matter
Chapter LXI.
Theories.
The La Place theory—Theory of evolution—New theory of chemistry
Chapter LXII
Gas Volumes and Weights.
Quantitative experiments with oxygen and hydrogen—Problems