Q. The father of modern chemistry is
Solution:
- Lavoisier is considered as the “father of modern chemistry”.
- Lavoisier is most noted for his discovery of the role oxygen plays in combustion.
- He recognized and named oxygen (1778) and hydrogen (1783) and opposed the phlogiston theory.
- Lavoisier seperated the elements into metals and non-metals.
Get Question Bank
Strengthen Your Practice with our comprehensive question bank.