The Law of Antoine Lavoisier

Antoine Lavoisier, born in Paris in 1743, was a pivotal figure in chemistry. Initially studying law, he shifted to science, challenging the Phlogiston theory, which claimed fire was an element. Lavoisier demonstrated that oxygen is crucial in combustion and established the law of conservation of mass, stating matter is neither created nor destroyed. His work revolutionized chemistry, making it an exact science, and earned him the title 'Father of Modern Chemistry'. Despite initial skepticism, his discoveries laid the foundation for modern chemical understanding.

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