J.J. Berzelius

J.J. Berzelius was a Swedish chemist born in 1779, renowned for his foundational contributions to modern chemistry. He developed precise methods for measuring chemical elements and is credited with discovering several elements, including cerium, selenium, and silicon. Berzelius also created the modern chemical notation system, using symbols like O for oxygen and H for hydrogen, which simplified and standardized how scientists communicate chemical formulas. His work helped establish inorganic chemistry as a rigorous scientific discipline and advanced our understanding of atomic structure and elements.