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Svante August Arrhenius

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Svante August Arrhenius was a Swedish scientist known for his work in physical chemistry and the development of the theory of electrolytic dissociation. He was born on February 19, 1859, in Vik outside Uppsala, Sweden, and passed away on October 2, 1927. Arrhenius received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1903 for his groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of the behavior of substances when dissolved in solvents. His work laid the foundation for modern theories in various scientific fields.

Sample Sentences:

1. Dr. Smith referred to Arrhenius' theory of electrolytic dissociation during his lecture on chemical reactions.

2. The Arrhenius equation provides a mathematical description of the temperature dependence of reaction rates.

3. The International Arrhenius Symposium is a scientific conference held in honor of Svante August Arrhenius.

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