Since it is necessary for specific ideas to have definite and consequently as far as possible selected terms, I have proposed to call substances of similar composition and dissimilar properties isomeric, from the Greek ίσομερης (composed of equal parts). — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
The experiments made on the mutual electrical relations of bodies have taught us that they can be divided into two classes: electropositive and electronegative.… — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
“ Die Gewohnheit einer Meinung erzeugt oft völlige Ueberzeugung von ihrer Richtigkeit, sie verbirgt die schwächeren Theile davon, und macht uns unfähig, die Beweise… — Jöns Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
Since it is necessary for specific ideas to have definite and consequently as far as possible selected terms, I have proposed to call substances… — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
God knows what happens to your time once you have begun to get old. You are busy all the time, you do important things,… — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
This new force, which was unknown until now, is common to organic and inorganic nature. I do not believe that this is a force… — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
In arranging the bodies in order of their electrical nature, there is formed an electro-chemical system which, in my opinion, is more fit than… — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
The habit of an opinion often leads to the complete conviction of its truth, it hides the weaker parts of it, and makes us… — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
As mineralogy constitutes a part of chemistry, it is clear that this arrangement [of minerals] must derive its principles from chemistry. The most perfect… — Jons Jacob Berzelius Copy Share Image
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