Antoine Lavoisier

Antoine Lavoisier was a pioneering French chemist in the late 18th century, often referred to as the "Father of Modern Chemistry." He is best known for identifying and naming oxygen and hydrogen, and for establishing the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in chemical reactions. Lavoisier revolutionized the way chemistry was studied by emphasizing careful measurements and experiments. His work helped transition chemistry from a qualitative science to a quantitative one, greatly enhancing our understanding of chemical processes and laying the groundwork for future advancements in the field.