Question

This scientist’s contributions to environmental science include an early iteration of panspermia theory in his book Worlds in the Making and his calculation of the Earth’s temperature changing from geometrically rising (-5[1])CO2 concentration. (10[1])An equation named for this scientist sets a (10[1])pre-exponential factor times e to the negative activation energy over RT (10[1])equal (10[1])to the (10[1])rate constant. This scientist developed (-5[1])a definition based on whether substances are proton donors or hydroxide donors that is often contrasted with the Lewis (10[1])and Brønsted-Lowry (10[1])definitions. For 10 points, a theory of acids and bases was developed by what chemist from Sweden? ■END■

ANSWER: Svante Arrhenius [or Svante August Arrhenius]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Orion KellerVirginia Tech ALiberty C30-5
Malachi LedfordTusculumAppalachian State B3210
Timothy PorterVCUVirginia4010
Michael EngUNC DVirginia Tech B5110
Samuel LiWilliam & MaryDuke A5210
Jesse MindleNC StateAppalachian State A5410
Samuel MillerLiberty BUNC A59-5
Brian ZhangUNC CDuke B7810
Carly HemaniJames Madison AJames Madison B8010

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