Gilbert N. Lewis

Gilbert N. Lewis was a prominent American physical chemist best known for his work on chemical bonding. He developed the "Lewis dot structures," a visual method to represent atoms, bonds, and valence electrons in molecules. This approach helps to understand how atoms connect and interact, which is crucial for studying chemical compounds in both inorganic and organic chemistry. Lewis also contributed to the concept of covalent bonding and acid-base theory, enhancing our understanding of molecular interactions. His ideas laid the foundation for modern chemistry, influencing how scientists think about chemical reactions and the behavior of substances.