Chapter 3, Problem 3A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The valuable contributions of Robert Boyle to the development of the study of chemistry have to be described.

Concept Introduction:

Robert Boyle discovered a law that described the properties of the gas. The law stated that for the given mass of a gas at a constant temperature, the pressure is inversely proportional to the volume.

Answer to Problem 3A

Other than Boyle’s law, Robert Boyle proposed a new definition of an element which is based on experiments. It became the basis for the modern definition of this concept. Robert Boyle told that the substances can be broken into elements but the elements cannot be broken. An element is the elementary unit of substance.

Explanation of Solution

Robert Boyle proposed a new definition of an element which is based on experiments that many substances can be broken into simpler substances. It became the basis for the modern definition of this concept. Greeks believed that air is an element but Robert Boyle proved it wrong. He told that air could not be an element, but can be broken into more elements. Robert Boyle told that the substances can be broken into elements but the elements cannot be broken. An element is the elementary unit of substance.