Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
Read full biography of Gilbert N. Lewis → · In-Depth Article →
An American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator
Based on estimated IQ scores, Gilbert N. Lewis (IQ 195) ranks higher than Linus Pauling (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Gilbert N. Lewis had an estimated IQ of 195 while Linus Pauling had an estimated IQ of 190.
Gilbert N. Lewis is known for: Covalent bondLewis dot structuresValence bond theoryElectronic theory of acids and basesChemical thermodynamicsFugacityH. Linus Pauling is known for: Alpha sheet <br> Ancestral sequence reconstruction <br> Backbonding <br> Beta sheet <br> Bond order.
Yes. Both Gilbert N. Lewis and Linus Pauling are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.