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VIII. NEW PROPERTIES AND DYNAMICS 



The qualitative differences shown by the atoms, 

 the chemical elements, were recognized long ago. 

 Later it was found that these qualitative differences 

 are associated with quantitative differences; and 

 Mendeleeff was able to predict the existence of 

 certain elements and their qualities — elements that 

 subsequently were discovered. Very recently it was 

 found further that atomic weight is a mere approxi- 

 mation, and that atomic number supplies the basic 

 classification of the series of the elements. 



It is a basic law that all qualities and all qualitative 

 differences whatever, found in matter, are deter- 

 mined by number and manner of combination of the 

 units that are involved. 



The number and manner of combination of positive 

 and negative electrons determine the various atoms 

 and their properties. 



The number and manner of combination of specific 

 atoms determine the multitudinous chemical com- 

 pounds, molecules, and their properties. 



The number and manner of arrangement of mole- 

 cules determine the different states of matter and 

 their properties. 



Number and manner of combination of the constituent 

 units determine all qualities and all qualitative differ- 

 ences whatever that are found in matter. 



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