Gay Lussac Research Paper
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Mike Wagura
Chemistry Honors
7TH Period
April 25, 2011
JOSEPH LOUIS GAY-LUSSAC
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac was born in December 6, 1778 in Saint Leonard de Norblat in France. He was the eldest son of Antoine Gay. Antoine Gay was a judge at Point-de-Norblac and had acquired the name Lussac a small family property in a nearby town. Gay Lussac received his early education in his hometown of Saint- Leonard. Since an early age, Gay-Lussac had a curious interest in science. He was very talented probably because one of his grandfathers had been an author, and a few of his relative were notable figures in France. In 1794, he was sent to Paris by his father in preparations for his further education in college. In 1797, …show more content…
His laws and inventions have been applied to modern science. The Gay-Lussac gas law can be applied to many everyday norms. This ranges from the use of a pressure cooker, to the use of hot-air balloons. When using a pressure cooker, the mass and contents inside (including the air and vapor) are constant. Since pressure and temperature are directly proportionate, an increase in temperature will result in an increase in pressure. His invention of the alcohol-by-volume has benefited the global beer and winery industry. Companies can now monitor the processing of beer and wine products with respect to alcohol-content. The alcohol-by-volume standard measurement has enabled the governments all over the world to classify alcoholic beverages according to their ABV percentage, and also establish laws that control the processing of these beverages and heir distribution. Nowadays, we have adequate information on the effects of temperature, pressure, and volume on gases. His constant use of hot-air balloons led to their use in spying during World War I. In our modern times, hot-air ballooning has turned out to be a sport and enjoyable activity. Hot-air balloons are also used to collect atmospheric data, and for observing the migration of birds. Gay-Lussac has immensely contributed to the chemistry knowledge and has inspired the continued research in chemistry as well as the discovery and inventions of new processes, laws, and
Mike Wagura
Chemistry Honors
7TH Period
April 25, 2011
JOSEPH LOUIS GAY-LUSSAC
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac was born in December 6, 1778 in Saint Leonard de Norblat in France. He was the eldest son of Antoine Gay. Antoine Gay was a judge at Point-de-Norblac and had acquired the name Lussac a small family property in a nearby town. Gay Lussac received his early education in his hometown of Saint- Leonard. Since an early age, Gay-Lussac had a curious interest in science. He was very talented probably because one of his grandfathers had been an author, and a few of his relative were notable figures in France. In 1794, he was sent to Paris by his father in preparations for his further education in college. In 1797, …show more content…
His laws and inventions have been applied to modern science. The Gay-Lussac gas law can be applied to many everyday norms. This ranges from the use of a pressure cooker, to the use of hot-air balloons. When using a pressure cooker, the mass and contents inside (including the air and vapor) are constant. Since pressure and temperature are directly proportionate, an increase in temperature will result in an increase in pressure. His invention of the alcohol-by-volume has benefited the global beer and winery industry. Companies can now monitor the processing of beer and wine products with respect to alcohol-content. The alcohol-by-volume standard measurement has enabled the governments all over the world to classify alcoholic beverages according to their ABV percentage, and also establish laws that control the processing of these beverages and heir distribution. Nowadays, we have adequate information on the effects of temperature, pressure, and volume on gases. His constant use of hot-air balloons led to their use in spying during World War I. In our modern times, hot-air ballooning has turned out to be a sport and enjoyable activity. Hot-air balloons are also used to collect atmospheric data, and for observing the migration of birds. Gay-Lussac has immensely contributed to the chemistry knowledge and has inspired the continued research in chemistry as well as the discovery and inventions of new processes, laws, and