Quotes by Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff

About Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff:

Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff, Jr. is best known for his discoveries in chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, osmotic pressure, and stereochemistry. Van 't Hoff's work in these subjects helped found the discipline of physical chemistry as it is today.
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A famous name has this peculiarity that it becomes gradually smaller especially in natural sciences where each succeeding discovery invariably overshadows what precedes.

Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff

Author Bio

  • NameJacobus Henricus van 't Hoff
  • DescriptionDutch physical and organic chemist
  • BornAugust 30, 1852
  • DiedMarch 1, 1911
  • CountryNetherlands
  • ProfessionChemist; University Professor; Physicist
  • AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science; Nobel Prize In Chemistry