Gilbert Newton Lewis

Gilbert Newton Lewis was an influential American chemist known for his work in understanding atomic and molecular behavior. He introduced the concept of electron pairs and developed the Lewis dot structures, which visually represent how atoms share electrons in chemical bonds. His research helped explain how molecules form and interact, laying foundational principles for modern chemistry. Lewis also contributed to the development of the valence bond theory and made significant advances in thermodynamics, which studies energy changes in reactions. His work provides a clearer understanding of chemical bonding, essential for predicting and explaining the properties of different substances.