Alfred Werner
He developed the coordination theory of transition metal complexes, revolutionizing inorganic chemistry.
Most quoted
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution."
— from Attributed
"The existence of isomers, differing only in the spatial arrangement of their constituent atoms, provides strong evidence for the three-dimensional nature of molecules."
— from Habilitationsschrift, University of Zurich, 1893
"The primary valencies are those which are satisfied by the formation of ions, while the secondary valencies are satisfied by the formation of non-ionizable groups."
— from Neuere Anschauungen auf dem Gebiete der anorganischen Chemie, 1907
All quotes by Alfred Werner (414)
The development of new analytical techniques has been crucial for advancing coordination chemistry.
The study of coordination compounds has led to a deeper understanding of chemical bonding.
I have always been fascinated by the intricate structures that nature creates.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.
The coordination theory has revolutionized our understanding of inorganic chemistry.
The most important tool in a chemist's arsenal is their imagination.
The world is a laboratory, and we are all experimenters.
The beauty of science lies in its ability to reveal the hidden order of the universe.
My life has been dedicated to the advancement of chemistry.
The coordination theory is a testament to the power of human intellect to unravel the mysteries of nature.
The coordination theory is not merely a hypothesis, but a fundamental principle that unifies the realm of inorganic chemistry.
In the structure of complex compounds, the central atom plays the role of a sovereign, surrounded by its loyal subjects.
Chemistry is the art of seeing the invisible bonds that hold the universe together.
My dear colleague, your skepticism is the spark that ignites true discovery.
The beauty of science lies in its ability to transform chaos into order.
I have spent my life mapping the hidden architectures of matter; what a wondrous labyrinth it is.
To doubt is the beginning of wisdom in our noble pursuit.
The atom's secrets are yielded only to those who approach with patience and precision.
In the dance of electrons and nuclei, harmony emerges from apparent discord.
Life is too short for mediocre experiments; strive for the extraordinary.
Contemporaries of Alfred Werner
Other Chemistrys born within 50 years of Alfred Werner (1866–1919).