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In between worlds: G.N. Lewis, the shared pair bond and its multifarious contexts
1Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências, Lisboa, Portugal. asimoes@fc.ul.pt
G.N. Lewis's shared electron pair bond concept emerged through a complex process, influenced by its epistemological background and evolving public contexts. Understanding these interactive realms illuminates scientific discovery.
Area of Science:
- History of Chemistry
- Philosophy of Science
Background:
- G.N. Lewis's concept of the shared electron pair bond.
- The appropriation of Lewis's model by American quantum chemistry founders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the convoluted discovery process of the shared electron pair bond.
- To highlight the interplay between conceptual development and presentation contexts.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of scientific ideas.
- Examination of epistemological and public contexts.
Main Results:
- Lewis's model gained credence through its epistemological background linking chemistry and physics.
- The model's development was shaped by changing public contexts.
Conclusions:
- Scientific discovery is illuminated by considering conceptual, epistemological, and presentational realms.
- The evolution of the shared electron pair bond demonstrates complex interactions in scientific progress.
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