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Linus Pauling

Chemical Bond Theory

Born 1901 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA 1931

πŸ§ͺ Known For

1

Nature of the Chemical Bond β€” defined how atoms bond in molecules

2

Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1954)

3

Nobel Peace Prize (1962) for nuclear disarmament activism β€” only unshared dual Nobel laureate

Only person with two unshared Nobel Prizes

Quick Facts

Field

πŸ§ͺ Chemistry

Country

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA

Born

1901

Key Year

1931

Invention

Chemical Bond Theory

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