ORDER.
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Negative or Non-Metallic Elements.
Acid-forming with H(usually OH).
Oxygen
Sulphur
Nitrogen
Fluorine
Chlorine
Bromine
Iodine
Phosphorus
Arsenic
Carbon
Silicon
Hydrogen
Positive or Metallic Elements.
Base-forming with OH.
Gold
Platinum
Mercury
Silver
Copper
Tin
Lead
Iron
Zinc
Aluminium
Magnesium
Calcium
Sodium
Potassium
CHAPTER XIII.
ELECTROLYSIS.
The following experiment is to be performed only by the teacher, but pupils should make drawings and explain.
63. Decomposition of Water.