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Antoine Lavoisier

Antoine Lavoisier. (1743-1794). The Father of Modern Chemistry. Stated the first version of the law of conservation of mass. Recognized and named hydrogen and oxygen. Helped create the metric system "Antoine Lavoisier."  Antoine Lavoisier . N.p ., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2013

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Antoine Lavoisier

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  1. Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794)

  2. The Father of Modern Chemistry • Stated the first version of the law of conservation of mass. • Recognized and named hydrogen and oxygen. • Helped create the metric system "Antoine Lavoisier." Antoine Lavoisier. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2013 "Conservation of Mass." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Jan. 2013. Web. 06 Nov. 2013.

  3. Contributions to Chemistry • Composed the first modern list of the chemical elements. • His concepts about the nature of acids, bases, and salts were more logical and methodical than previous concepts. • He worked on processes such as combustion, respiration, and the calcination or oxidation of metals in 1772. "Oscarbonilla.com." Oscarbonillacom RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013. "Famous Scientists." Science Blog RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013.

  4. Other Scientific Achievements • He discovered that the inflammable air of Henry Cavendish (which Lavoisier named “hydrogen”), combined with oxygen to produce a dew, which appeared to be water. • Lavoisier clarified the distinction between elements and compounds. • He devised the modern system of naming chemicals "Accomplishments - Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier." Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2013.

  5. Contributions and Achievements • He helped many other chemists realize the fundamental processes of science and implement the scientific method. • He was hired by the government to continue his research into a number of practical questions with a chemical bias. • Louis XVI arranged the Gunpowder Commission, that of which Lavoisier was the leader. • He presented the Commission’s reports and monitored its implementation. • He dramatically increased the output, allowing France to even export gun powder, which was a major factor in France’s war effort in the Revolution and Napoleonic wars. "Famous Scientists." Science Blog RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013.

  6. Agricultural Achievements • Lavoisier applied his scientific principals to agriculture. • His efforts were successful after a short amount of time. • He described his observations as “Results of some agricultural experiments and reflections on their relations to political economy.” • It is considered highly influential on agriculture and economics. "Famous Scientists." Science Blog RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Nov. 2013.

  7. Other Achievements • In 1764 his first chemical publication appeared. • He worked on a geological survey of Alsace-Lorraine in 1767. • In 1768 he was elected a member of the French Academy of Sciences. "Accomplishments - Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier." Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2013.

  8. Other Achievements (cont.) • He was an investor and administrator of the FermeGénérale, a private tax collection company. • Lavoisier was also chairman of the board of the Discount Bank. • And he was a powerful member of many other aristocratic administrative councils. "Accomplishments - Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier." Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2013.

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