Dmitri Mendeleev
Chemist best known for the Periodic Table
Born
February 8th, 1834
191 years ago
Died
February 2nd, 1907
118 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Contributed significantly to the field of chemistry with the formulation of the Periodic Law and the creation of the Periodic Table of Elements. Mendeleev organized elements based on atomic mass and properties, predicting the existence and properties of several yet-to-be-discovered elements. Worked extensively in the areas of physical chemistry and chemical analysis. Also engaged in teaching and authored several academic texts, elevating the standard of chemical education in Russia.
Developed the Periodic Table of Elements
Predicted the properties of undiscovered elements
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