Chapter 96: Lu Tong’s Thought
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“Now, the green ore in front of you is called green vitriol. I’ve already taught you about this before. Previously, we didn’t have the experimental instruments to work with it, but now that we have these chemical tools, today I will demonstrate how to use green vitriol to produce sulfuric acid. After this experiment, you will be responsible for the production of sulfuric acid,” Xiao Ming said.
By now, these individuals had mastered the basics of chemistry. In Xiao Ming’s view, they had at least the equivalent of a middle school level of chemical knowledge, which was sufficient to apply this knowledge to production.
The purpose of knowledge is its application. Ultimately, this knowledge must be put to practical use.
“Yes, Your Highness,” replied Lu Tong and the others with confidence. Three to four months had passed since they began their studies. During this time, they had been free from worries about food, clothing, and shelter, allowing them to focus entirely on learning. Xiao Ming’s chemistry lessons had opened up a whole new world for them, revealing a realm of knowledge they had never imagined.
Every time Xiao Ming taught, the atomic structures, molecular structures, and the appearances of various rare metals seemed to materialize in their minds, allowing them to grasp the concepts quickly.
Satisfied with their progress, Xiao Ming placed the green vitriol into a test tube, connected it to a water container, and began heating it with an alcohol lamp.
Now that they could purify alcohol and produce glass bottles, creating an alcohol lamp was no longer an issue. This was one of the essential conditions for conducting chemical experiments.
Lu Tong and the others watched Xiao Ming’s every move intently, afraid to miss even the smallest detail.
They were eager to apply the knowledge they had learned, but the lack of chemical materials had been a significant obstacle. Even the most skilled cook cannot prepare a meal without ingredients.
As the alcohol was added, the color of the green vitriol gradually changed from green to reddish-brown, indicating that the green vitriol had successfully decomposed.
By the end of the lesson, under Xiao Ming’s supervision, Lu Tong and the others had successfully produced sulfuric acid by following his example. However, even with everyone’s combined efforts, they had only managed to produce a small amount.