Avagadro

Amadeo Avogadro [] []


 * 1) 1776-1856
 * Doctor of law degree at 20.
 * Started teaching at a highschool in Vercelli
 * 1820 became professor of physics
 * Wrote a Memoria(concise note) he declared the hypothesis now know as Avogadros law.
 * His law says the equal volume of gases, at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules.


 * Known for his contributions to molecular theory, the number of molecules in one mole was named Avogadros number6.023x1023
 * Also, he was known for the resolution of the confusion surrounding molecules and atoms