Greetings, Mister Principal: Experimental Notes
These water drops were not in the test tube before. Claire's identification technique clearly told her this result, but after being exposed to the flame, water was produced in the test tube.
What does this mean?
"Can the combustion of this gas produce water?"
Charlotte came up with this conclusion that Claire didn’t dare to confirm, but it was obvious.
"I think we should make some more gases to verify the properties."
Reiner did not confirm or deny, but continued to play with the experimental equipment and collected enough of the two gases.
"Combustion-supporting gas can be collected using the drainage method, but it will become slightly soluble in water over time. It is colorless, odorless, and has no obvious toxicity to the human body. It can promote combustion or burn itself. It comes from the electrolysis of water to form gas. The average relative elemental mass of the elements measured by three methods is 16.3. It can be inferred that the gas is composed of atoms of two elements. I named this element 'Ocles'."
After conducting a series of experiments, Reiner wrote this description in his notes.
The definition of relative element mass in academic circles is the ratio of one-twelfth of the mass of the target element and the element "Carbon". The common form of the element "Carbon" is a black flammable solid, which is the mass of coal. Main ingredients.
The spell to determine the relative elemental mass can measure the mass of molecules. Reiner measured the relative elemental mass of the two gases, and then compared it with the relative elemental mass of water according to the composition ratio. After a simple calculation, the relative elemental mass of the element itself can be obtained. Element quality.
Since these spells cannot measure the relative elemental masses of individual elements in a compound, it is difficult to find new substances. It seems that some mages are looking for new measurement methods, but they have no clue yet.
As for the naming rules, they followed the habits of alchemists and found them from an ancient magic book.
After writing this, Reiner conducted the same experiment with another gas.
"This gas can be collected by drainage method. After experiments, it was found that it is almost insoluble in water, colorless, odorless, and has no obvious toxicity to the human body. It is very easy to burn. It generates water after burning. It comes from the electrolysis of water and is the element that constitutes the gas. The average relative element mass measured by three methods is 1. It can be inferred that the gas is composed of atoms of two elements, and I named it 'Hydra'."
Hydra is a monster that ancient mages once discovered in a demiplane. More than 90% of that demiplane is covered by sea water, and that monster is the overlord of the sea and is also recorded in magic books. .
"This element is so light."
Charlotte said with emotion that a relative element mass of 1 means that the mass of a "Hydra" atom is one-twelfth of that of a "Carbon" atom. This light element actually has the name of a huge monster. It's definitely a contrast.
Reiner smiled and did not explain the huge power that this seemingly lightest element might have in the future. He conducted some experiments and mixed common combustibles with "Ocles" for combustion.
As expected, the product of the mixed combustion of "Carbon" and "Ocles" is the magical flame-retardant gas in Coke. The element composition ratio is one to two. According to Reiner The nomenclature names this gas "Carbon's double Oakley compound". Since the common name of the Carbon element is carbon, and the aqueous solution of this gas has a certain acidity, it is also called carbonic acid gas. .
When "Ocles" and "Hydra" are put into a closed container in a ratio of one to two and ignited with a spark, the mass of the water obtained is exactly equal to the mass of the two gases put into the container. Mass, experiments have proven that the mass of a substance is conserved before and after the alchemical reaction.
At this point, the experiments on the properties of gases have come to an end, Reiner finally wrote in his notes.
"According to the experimental process, it can be known that water is not a simple substance, but a compound obtained by the elements 'Ocles' and 'Hydra' in a ratio of one to two. When electricity is applied, these two elements can be decomposed gas element."
This sentence may seem simple, but it overturns an entire system.
Modern alchemical system.
The electrolysis of water shows that the so-called "basic elements" are not basic, and matter is not composed of these four elements.
"Ocles" can promote combustion, but it does not have negative mass. It is not a fire element, but most combustion reactions require its participation. The core element of combustion that people could not find in the past is "Ocles".
The conclusion of mass conservation has overturned many reaction formulas that have been deeply rooted in people's hearts in the past. People need to find other substances that were missed in the experiment to satisfy this law. All alchemy textbooks will be rewritten!
Claire looked at Reiner's notes. The beautiful cursive fonts made the teacher even more melancholy, like a lost child who couldn't find his way home.
"Is everything in these hundreds of years wrong?"
Muttering to himself, Claire's eyes went blank.
At this time, a hand gently placed on her head.
"Not all of them are wrong. Combustion theory and the theory of basic elements have a great influence, but many conclusions above this will not change because of new discoveries. Could it be that charcoal cannot burn from today on? Already? Of course not."
Reiner gently stroked Claire's smooth blond hair, rubbing his fingertips with the ends of her hair, giving him a wonderful feeling.
"In fact ~IndoMTL.com~ Starting today, not only alchemy, but also the entire magical world will benefit from this. We overturn past theories not to collapse the entire magic tower, but to move closer to the truth. Going further. It is even possible that in the future, these conclusions will be overturned by formulas that more accurately describe the world. We are just taking a slight step towards the truth."
This simple step took three hundred years.
Claire raised her head slightly. The principal, who used to look down upon, seemed to have become much gentler. His words echoed in Claire's ears. They were not a proud declaration, but a humble one. Whisper.
There is no arrogance, no pride, what Reiner shows is only the heart of exploration.
The legendary wizard Herman Braggs, who stood out in the ancient magic war and single-handedly established the modern magic system, once said that the so-called wizards are just people who seek the truth. At this moment, Reiner's words and deeds, It is the truest portrayal of this sentence.
Looking at each other, Claire felt her cheeks feel a little hot. She quickly turned her head away and covered her hot cheeks with her hands.
The heartbeat was very fast. Even in the fifth magic test after four defeats, Claire had never felt like this before. This was different from nervousness, but a purer emotion.
"So, Teacher Claire..."
Reiner looked at Claire and said softly.
"Can you help me organize today's lab notes so that I can write my paper?"
"Huh?"
The turn of the words was a little strange, and Claire didn't react for a moment. But when she realized her gaffe just now and Reiner's indifferent attitude, the teacher suddenly felt a little angry.
This guy is really evil!