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“Experiments upon vegetation give reason to believe that light combines with certain parts of vegetables, and that the green of their leaves, and the various colors of flowers, is chiefly owing to this combination.”

Quote by Antoine Lavoisier

Book:Elements of Chemistry
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Elements of Chemistry

A comprehensive guide to the fundamental concepts and practices of chemistry, exploring atomic structure, chemical reactions, and the periodic table. more

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Antoine Lavoisier
Antoine Lavoisier

Antoine Lavoisier (August 26, 1743 – May 8, 1794) was a French chemist, widely regarded as the father of modern chemistry. He disproved the phlogiston theory through quantitative experiments, identified the role of oxygen in combustion, and named oxygen and hydrogen. Lavoisier also reformed chemical nomenclature, making chemical language systematic. His book 'Elements of Chemistry' laid the foundation of modern chemistry. However, during the French Revolution, he was executed by guillotine due to his former role as a tax collector. more

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