John Arrhenius

Svante Arrhenius was a Swedish scientist known for his work in physical chemistry, particularly the study of acids, bases, and electrolytes. He developed the Arrhenius equation, which explains how reaction rates increase with temperature. His groundbreaking theory of acid-base behavior described acids as substances that increase H⁺ ions in solution and bases as those that increase OH⁻ ions. Arrhenius' work helped lay the foundation for modern chemistry and earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1903. His insights advanced our understanding of chemical reactions and phenomena like ocean acidity and climate change.