How did Carl Wilhelm Scheele actually discover chlorine gas?

Subject: How did Carl Wilhelm Scheele actually discover chlorine gas?

Date: Tue Nov 2 16:49:16 1999
Posted by K. Mai
Grade level: 10-12 School: Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center (magnet school)
City: Kalamazoo State/Province: MI Country: USA
Area of science: Science History
ID: 941579356.Sh

Message:


Part of this question falls under chemistry.  According to the extensive 
online researching I've done, I've found only that his discovery was nearly 
accidental and that he collected chlorine gas and discovered its bleaching 
properties.  BUT, what I would like to know is HOW he originally collected 
it, and what exactly were the results of his studies?  The actual topic I'm 
working on is "The history of discovery of Chlorine gas", and any 
additional information that can be provided would be greatly appreciated.

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