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 periodic table of the elements is one of the greatest achievements of chemistry.
The properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.
The chemical elements are the building blocks of matter.
The study of chemistry is essential for understanding the world around us.
Science is a way of understanding the natural world.
The scientific method is a systematic approach to acquiring knowledge.
Experimentation is the cornerstone of scientific inquiry.
Theories are explanations of natural phenomena.
Laws are descriptions of natural phenomena.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.
The human mind is capable of great things.
Education is the key to progress.
The future belongs to those who are curious and open-minded.
The greatest discoveries are often made by accident.
Persistence is essential for success.
Teamwork is important in scientific research.
Collaboration is key to advancing knowledge.
The scientific community is a global community.
The sharing of ideas is crucial for scientific progress.
The pursuit of truth is a lifelong journey.
Contemporaries of Gilbert N. Lewis
Other Chemistrys born within 50 years of Gilbert N. Lewis (1875–1946).