The Molecular Tactics of a Crystal (1894)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This is a book title about crystal structure and molecular arrangements.
- In plain terms
- A book on crystal molecular tactics.
- What can you take from it?
- Reference for physics or chemistry history.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do molecules arrange themselves in solids?
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