Dmitri Mendeleev: How He Created the Periodic Table! (1834–1907)
Welcome to BMResearch! Today, we dive into the life of Dmitri Mendeleev, the Russian scientist who revolutionized chemistry by creating the periodic table. His scientific breakthrough wasn’t just about organizing chemical elements—it was about revealing nature’s hidden order. Despite facing skepticism and being overlooked for the Nobel Prize, Mendeleev’s periodic law predicted unknown atomic structures and shaped modern element classification. His Mendeleev discovery influenced chemistry education, guiding how we understand chemical properties and scientific revolutions. His table remains a fundamental tool in science history, helping scientists study atomic numbers and develop new chemical reactions. This Dmitri Mendeleev biography will explore his struggles, discoveries, and the legacy of the periodic system. Join us as we explain how Mendeleev’s work continues to impact science today!
0:00 - Introduction: Mendeleev’s Impact on Chemistry
5:20 - Early Life & Struggles in Siberia
10:40 - Pursuit of Education & Overcoming Hardship
16:00 - Travels in Europe & Scientific Influences
21:20 - The State of Chemistry Before the Periodic Table
26:40 - Mendeleev’s Breakthrough: The Periodic Law
32:00 - The Dream That Changed Chemistry
37:20 - Predictions of Unknown Elements & Their Discoveries
42:40 - The Scientific Community’s Initial Skepticism
48:00 - Expanding the Table: Noble Gases & New Elements
53:20 - The Nobel Prize Controversy & Mendeleev’s Struggles
58:40 - Later Contributions Beyond Chemistry
1:04:00 - The Legacy of the Periodic Table in Modern Science
1:09:20 - Conclusion: Mendeleev’s Lasting Influence
Sources
Gordin, M. D. (2004). A well-ordered thing: Dmitrii Mendeleev and the shadow of the periodic table. Basic Books.
Scerri, E. (2007). The periodic table: Its story and significance. Oxford University Press.
Strathern, P. (2000). Mendeleyev’s dream: The quest for the elements. Thomas Dunne Books.
van Spronsen, J. W. (1969). The periodic system of chemical elements: A history of the first hundred years. Elsevier.
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