Dmitri Mendeleev
Creator of the periodic table.
Dmitri Mendeleev
Who
Dmitri Mendeleev was a scientist who is know for creating the periodic table
When
Feb 8, 1834 - Feb 8, 1907
Published periodic table 1869
Where
Dmitri was born in Tobolsk, Russia but, received an education in St. Petersburg.
Background
Dmitri Mendeleev is a Russian scientist who was born in the early 1800s. He is known for his contributions to the periodic table of elements. He studied in Germany. Dmitri received most of his education in St. Petersburg.
Dmitri was born into a huge family of at least 10 other siblings. When he was young his father died. His mother was the manger of a glass factory, but it was burned down and they had to relocate.
His method
Mendeleev found the relationship between atoms by writing the name of atoms on cards and their characteristics; he than began to arrange them in random patterns until something worked.
Dmitri Mendeleev: Great Minds