Amedeo Avogadro
Amedeo Avogadro
Amedeo Avogadro (pronounced: ah-meh-deh-oh av-oh-gah-droh) was an Italian scientist most known for his contributions to the field of Chemistry and Physics. His most notable work is the formulation of Avogadro's Law, which states that equal volumes of gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain an equal number of molecules.
Etymology
The name "Amedeo" is of Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name "Amadeus" which means "lover of God". The surname "Avogadro" is a common Italian surname.
Related Terms
- Avogadro's Law: A principle stated by Amedeo Avogadro that equal volumes of gases, at the same temperature and pressure, contain an equal number of molecules.
- Avogadro's Number: The number of constituent particles, usually atoms or molecules, in one mole of a given substance. It is approximately 6.02214076 × 10^23 mol^−1.
- Mole (unit): The unit of measurement in the International System of Units (SI) for the amount of a substance. Its use is fundamental to Avogadro's law.
- Chemistry: The branch of science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of elements and compounds, how they can change, and the energy that is released or absorbed when they change.
- Physics: The natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amedeo Avogadro
- Wikipedia's article - Amedeo Avogadro
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