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Alessandro Volta
Born on February 18, 1745 in Como, Italy, Alessandro Volta was an Italian physicist famous for his invention of the electric cell, as well as his discovery of methane. Volta also paid tribute to several renowned chemist and physicist in announcing his discovery of the Voltaic pile.
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How did Alessandro change the world?
Alessandro Volta changed the world because he invented the battery, today, batteries are a major source of energy for toys, mobile phones and many gadgets. The battery has also inspired people to invent other energy storing devices, machines like the solar panel. (no wonder he's so famous in Italy!)
Without Alessandro Volta, the world would be a very different place today!
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Paul Felling
I'd also like to include, even though some people think that they could do without batteries, while counting every device or machine that used or uses batteries. Imagine your day without clocks, phones, camera's or computers and that's just the starts. I would like everyone to have a deep thought about what the world would be like without inventions. (MAJOR DIFFERENCE!)
How did alessandro volta change the world?
because alessandro volta invented thebattery we can us our portable devices
How is alessandro volta remembered today?
Alessandro Volta is remembered as 'the Italian who built the first battery'.
What is a quote from Volta Alessandro Count?
"The language of experiment is more authoritative than any reasoning:facts can destroy our ratiocination-not vice versa." -Count Alessandro Volta
When did alessandro volta invent the electric battery?
Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist invented the Electric Battery in 1800.
How did Alessandro volta create electric batteries in 1800?
Alessandro Volta created the first electric battery, known as the voltaic pile, in 1800 by stacking alternating discs of copper and zinc separated by layers of cardboard soaked in saltwater. This arrangement of different metals and an electrolyte produced a flow of electric current. Volta's invention marked a significant advancement in the development of electric power sources.
How did Alessandro Volta come up with the idea of the electric battery?
Alessandro Volta developed the idea of the electric battery by experimenting with different metals and electrolytes. He discovered that by layering different metals and separating them with a moistened cloth, he could generate a continuous flow of electric current. This led to the invention of the voltaic pile, which is considered the first electric battery.
Did alessandro volta liked going to school when he was little?
Alessandro Volta had a complex relationship with formal education. While he was intellectually curious and displayed a strong aptitude for science and experimentation, he struggled with the rigid structure of school. His passion for learning often led him to pursue knowledge outside the traditional classroom setting, indicating that while he valued education, he preferred a more hands-on, self-directed approach to learning.
Did alessandro volta have kids?
Alessandro Volta's wife name is Teresa Peregrin. He has 3 children named
- Christian Volta [1765-1839]
- Alezandro Volta [1767-1844]
- Louis Volta [1768-1845]
- Johann Volta [1771-1850]
- Magdalena Volta [1773-1854]
- Alessandro Volta Junior [1776-1855]
What month are the smartest people born in?
I've heard that there is a significantly greater number of September births among the mega wealthy. I don't know that this has any correlation with intelligence but it is an interesting bit of trivia.
he is a scientist that lived from 1745-1827
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In announcing his discovery of his voltaic pile, Volta paid tribute to the influences of William Nicholson, Tiberius Cavallo, and Abraham Bennet.[9]
Voltaic pile
The battery made by Volta is credited as the first electrochemical cell. It consists of two electrodes: one made of zinc, the other of copper. The electrolyte is either sulfuric acid mixed with water or a form of saltwater brine. The electrolyte exists in the form 2H+ and SO42−. The zinc, which is higher than both copper and hydrogen in the electrochemical series, reacts with the negatively charged sulfate (SO42−). The positively charged hydrogen ions (protons) capture electrons from the copper, forming bubbles of hydrogen gas, H2. This makes the zinc rod the negative electrode and the copper rod the positive electrode.
Thus, there are two terminals, and an electric current will flow if they are connected. The chemical reactionsin this voltaic cell are as follows:
zinc Zn → Zn2+ + 2e− sulfuric acid 2H+ + 2e−→ H2The copper does not react, but rather it functions as an electrode for the electric current.
However, this cell also has some disadvantages. It is unsafe to handle, since sulfuric acid, even if diluted, can be hazardous. Also, the power of the cell diminishes over time because the hydrogen gas is not released. Instead, it accumulates on the surface of the zinc electrode and forms a barrier between the metal and the electrolyte solution.
Alessandro Volta was the man who created the first battery known as the voltaic pile. :)
