law of octaves — noun see under ↑octave • • • Main Entry: ↑law law of octaves The relationship which arranges the elements in order of atomic weight and in groups of eight, with recurring similarity of properties • • • Main Entry: ↑octave … Useful english dictionary
periodic law — /pear ee od ik, pear /, Chem. 1. the law that the properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers. 2. Also called Mendeleev s law. (originally) the statement that the chemical and physical properties of the elements… … Universalium
The Octāves — This article is about the a cappella group. For other uses, see Octave (disambiguation). The Octāves The Octāves classic 8 ball logo Background information Also known as Richmond Octāves … Wikipedia
Weber–Fechner law — The Weber–Fechner law attempts to describe the relationship between the physical magnitudes of stimuli and the perceived intensity of the stimuli. Ernst Heinrich Weber (1795–1878) was one of the first people to approach the study of the human… … Wikipedia
Newlands, John Alexander Reina — ▪ British chemist born Nov. 26, 1837, London, Eng. died July 29, 1898, London British chemist whose “law of octaves (octaves, law of)” noted a pattern in the atomic structure of elements with similar chemical properties and contributed in a … Universalium
Requiem Masses — Masses of Requiem † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Masses of Requiem Masses of Requiem will be treated under the following heads: I. Origins; II. Formulary; III. Colour of the Vestments; IV. Conditions for celebrating; V. Rite; VI.… … Catholic encyclopedia
keyboard instrument — ▪ music Introduction any musical instrument on which different notes can be sounded by pressing a series of keys, push buttons, or parallel levers. In nearly all cases in Western music the keys correspond to consecutive notes in the… … Universalium
Rites — • The ceremonies, prayers, and functions of any religious body Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rites Rites † … Catholic encyclopedia
Clavier-Übung III — Johann Sebastian Bach, 1746 The Clavier Übung III, sometimes referred to as the German Organ Mass, is a collection of compositions for organ by Johann Sebastian Bach, started in 1735–6 and published in 1739. It is considered to be Bach s most… … Wikipedia
Chemistry: A Volatile History — is a 2010 BBC documentary on the history of chemistry presented by Jim Al Khalili. It was nominated for the 2010 British Academy Television Awards in the category Specialist Factual. Contents 1 Episode 1 – Discovering the Elements 1.1… … Wikipedia