Description: (American Physical Chemist Best Known for His Discovery of the Covalent Bond)
Gilbert N. Lewis was a pioneering American physical chemist renowned for his fundamental discoveries in chemical bonding. He identified the covalent bond and introduced the concept of electron pairs, transforming contemporary understandings of chemical bonding. Lewis also made notable contributions to chemical thermodynamics, photochemistry, and isotope separation. During his tenure at the University of California, Berkeley, he mentored numerous future Nobel laureates and was instrumental in elevating the university as a distinguished hub for chemistry. Lewis' innovative research and educational impact persist in shaping the realm of chemistry today.