Amedeo Avogadro

Italian physicist and chemist, Avogadro's Law

Amedeo Avogadro - Italian physicist and chemist, Avogadro's Law
Born

August 9th, 1776
248 years ago

Died

July 9th, 1856
168 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Italy

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Amedeo Avogadro contributed significantly to the field of molecular theory and chemistry. Born in Italy, he formulated Avogadro's Law, which states that equal volumes of gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain an equal number of molecules. This principle played a crucial role in the development of modern atomic theory. He also introduced the concept of the mole, establishing a connection between the number of particles in a substance and its mass. His work laid the groundwork for future discoveries in physical chemistry and molecular science.

Formulated Avogadro's Law

Introduced the concept of the mole

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