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He devised a method called bacterial fermentation that used bacteria to convert corn to acetone. Acetone was needed by the British in WWI to make glycerol, and from that, trinitroglycerine, used as an explosive. He had over 120 chemical patents.
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Who used bacteria to produce acetone?
Chaim Weizmann
What chemist study elements?
Chemist
What are tasks of a chemists?
THE MAJOR TASK OF CHEMIST IS TO ISOLATE THE BENEFICIAL COMPOUNDS FOR HUMAN.THERE ARE DIFFERENT SORT OF CHEMISTS. 1) ORGANIC CHEMIST 2) INORGANIC CHEMIST 3) PHYSICAL CHEMIST 4) ANALYTICAL CHEMIST 5) INDUSTRIAL CHEMIST EVERY CHEMIST HAS DIFFERENT TASK.
Who was the president when Israel became an independent nation?
The first Prime Minister of Israel was David Ben Gurion, and the first President was Chaim Weizmann. It is important to note that in Israel, the President is a largely ceremonial position; the Prime Minister wields actual power.Israel's independence was declared on May 14, 1948, and its first election held on February 19, 1949, both during the administration of President Harry S Truman in the US.
10 characteristic of a chemist or scientist?
characteristic of a chemist
What is the birth name of Chaim Weizmann?
Chaim Weizmann's birth name is Chaim Azriel Weizmann.
What is Chaim Weizmann's birthday?
Chaim Weizmann was born on November 27, 1874.
When was Chaim Weizmann born?
Chaim Weizmann was born on November 27, 1874.
When was the first president of Israel elected?
The first president of Israel was Chaim Weizmann. Weizmann was a Russian born chemist. He was elected on February 1, 1949, and served as president of Israel until his death on November 9, 1952. As a chemist Weizmann developed the ABE-process which produces acetone through bacterial fermentation. He founded the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel in 1934.
When did Chaim Weizmann die?
Chaim Weizmann died on November 9, 1952 at the age of 77.
How old was Chaim Weizmann at death?
Chaim Weizmann died on November 9, 1952 at the age of 77.
Did Chaim Weizmann have pets?
yse
Was Chaim Weizmann married?
yes
Did Chaim Weizmann live in Ireland?
no
How old is Chaim Weizmann?
Chaim Weizmann was born on November 27, 1874 and died on November 9, 1952. Chaim Weizmann would have been 77 years old at the time of death or 140 years old today.
Who was Chaim Weizmann?
He was the first president of Israel.
Did Chaim Weizmann invent a poison gas?
no
