Although atomic theory was accepted, the major elements discovered, and techniques to analyze the proportions of the elements in many compounds were in place, it was still a difficult proposition to determine quinine, an expensive natural product in much demand for the treatment of malaria.
Although atomic theory was accepted, the major elements discovered, and techniques to analyze the proportions of the elements in many compounds were in place, it was still a difficult proposition to determine quinine for the treatment of malaria. Quinine was an expensive natural product in much demand.