Carl Axel Arrhenius

Swedish chemist and Nobel Laureate

Carl Axel Arrhenius - Swedish chemist and Nobel Laureate
Born

1757
268 years ago

Died

November 20th, 1824
200 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Sweden

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A Swedish chemist contributed significantly to physical chemistry, particularly in the field of chemical kinetics and the theory of electrolytic dissociation. Developed the concept of the Arrhenius equation, which describes the temperature dependence of reaction rates. Pioneered work in physical chemistry that laid the foundation for many modern chemical principles. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1903 for discoveries related to electrolytic dissociation.

Developed the Arrhenius equation

Contributed to the theory of electrolytic dissociation

Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1903

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