General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson Prentice Hal
ISBN 10: 0132064529
ISBN 13: 978-0-13206-452-1

Chapter 2 - Atoms and the Atomic Theory - 2-1 Concept Assessment - Page 36: 2-1

Answer

Helmont is partially wrong because not only does the tree withdraw chemicals through the sunlight and soil's water, as he assumed, but the tree interacts with carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere as well.

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Helmont is partially wrong because not only does the tree withdraw chemicals through the sunlight and soil's water, as he assumed, but the tree interacts with carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere as well.
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