The science of Avogadro's time was impressive but what was more remarkable was how politics can stifle scientific development. Our understanding of chemistry was severely delayed by scientists who clung onto their "theories" and by political turmoil of the times causing the untimely death of Lavoisier.
Imagine what chemistry would be like had Dalton recognized Avogadro sooner and had Lavoisier been spared. Would we have achieved the perfect electrical battery today?
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