Making Modern Chemistry - The Molecular World Revolution

Explore a thought-provoking lecture that challenges traditional narratives about 19th-century chemistry's development, demonstrating how experimental practices and "laboratory reasoning" - rather than theory alone - shaped modern molecular understanding. Delve into groundbreaking historical developments including the "glassware revolution," the emergence of organic synthesis, and the "chemical identity crisis" that fundamentally transformed the relationship between experimental work and theoretical frameworks. Learn how these practice-based innovations enabled chemists to bridge the gap between wet chemistry and abstract concepts, ultimately forging the foundations of modern chemistry as a discipline. Through detailed analysis, discover how the integration of hands-on laboratory work with theoretical understanding revolutionized chemical science and continues to influence contemporary research methodologies.