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| Born | 1731 |
| Died | 1810
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| Known for | Hydrogen; Cavendish experiment; chemistry of gases |
Henry Cavendish (1731-1810) was a British natural philosopher and experimental scientist. He identified hydrogen as a distinct gas and studied its production and properties.
In the Quantum Collection, Cavendish is linked with the early chemical history of hydrogen, the simplest atom and a central system in atomic quantum theory.
See also
Author: Harold Foppele