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Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted
Danish physical chemist (1879–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted (Danish: [joˈhænˀəs ne̝koˈlɛːus ˈpʁɶnsteð]; 22 February 1879 – 17 December 1947) was a Danish physical chemist who is best known for developing the Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory; he developed the theory at the same time as (but independently of) Martin Lowry.[1]
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Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted | |
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Born | (1879-02-22)22 February 1879 |
Died | 17 December 1947(1947-12-17) (aged 68) |
Nationality | Danish |
Known for | Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory Brønsted catalysis equation Specific ion interaction theory |
Awards | H. C. Ørsted Medal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physical chemistry |
Institutions | University of Copenhagen |
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