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The Nobel prize for proving the existence of molecules was awarded in 1926. Less than 100 years ago. Our understanding of physical chemistry is extremely recent
by kevin_thibedeau 2y ago
The Nobel prize for proving the existence of molecules was awarded in 1926. Less than 100 years ago. Our understanding of physical chemistry is extremely recent.
- oneshtein 2y agoIn the absence of firsthand accounts, historical sources become our sole means of understanding past events. This transition typically occurs within two generations, or roughly 50 years, of the event's occurrence.