Quote

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

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Jons Jacob Berzelius
Since
Greek
Properties
Possible
Specific
Proposed
Term
Substance
Consequently
Call
Parts
Selected
Science
Property
Composed
Ideas
Terms
Composition
Dissimilar
Necessary
Definite
Nomenclature
Equal
Similar
Substances

More quotes by Jons Jacob Berzelius

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 incapable of accepting the proofs against it.
Jons Jacob Berzelius
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 any other to give an idea of chemistry.
Jons Jacob Berzelius
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, you work, and yet when you sum it all up the result is nothing.
Jons Jacob Berzelius