Gilbert N. Lewis
He introduced the concept of covalent bonding and the Lewis dot structure for molecules.
Most quoted
"We may say that a basic substance is one which has a lone pair of electrons which may be used to complete the stable group of another atom, and that an acid is one which can employ a lone pair from another molecule in completing the stable group of one of its own atoms."
— from Valence and the Structure of Atoms and Molecules, 1923
"I have no patience with attempts to identify science with measurement, which is but one of its tools, or with any definition of the scientist which would exclude a Darwin, a Pasteur, or a Kekule."
— from The Anatomy of Science, 1926
"The essential feature of the theory of relativity is that it introduces a new conception of space and time, not that it modifies the laws of mechanics and electrodynamics."
— from The Anatomy of Science, 1926
All quotes by Gilbert N. Lewis (412)
The most elegant solutions are often the simplest.
Chemistry is an experimental science.
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey.
The acid-base concept is fundamental to understanding chemical reactions.
I believe in the power of rational thought.
The development of new theories is essential for scientific progress.
We must encourage curiosity in our students.
The chemical bond is not merely a force, but a shared pair of electrons.
Science is a human endeavor, with all its triumphs and failures.
The universe is governed by physical laws.
The most important thing is to keep an open mind.
The study of chemistry is the study of change.
The scientific community must work together to solve global challenges.
The concept of a covalent bond revolutionized our understanding of molecular structure.
I have always sought to find the underlying principles of chemical phenomena.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble quest.
The greatest joy in science is the moment of discovery.
We must not be afraid to challenge dogma.
The electron is the key to understanding chemical reactivity.
Science is a continuous process of refinement and revision.
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