Svante August Arrhenius
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Who was Svante August Arrhenius?
Swedish chemist who won the 1903 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his theory of electrolytic dissociation and work on physical chemistry.
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Family & Personal Life
SpouseMaria Arrhenius
SpouseSofia Rudbeck
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Chemistry | 1903 | in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered to the advancement of chemistry by his electrolytic theory of dissociation |
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