Multiple Choice
Which of the following is conserved during a chemical reaction according to the Law of Conservation of Mass?
2. Atoms & Elements
Law of Conservation of Mass
Multiple Choice
In what year did French chemist Antoine Lavoisier describe the Law of Conservation of Matter?
A
1661
B
1789
C
1756
D
1803
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that the Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, only transformed.
Recall that Antoine Lavoisier is known as the 'Father of Modern Chemistry' and was the first to clearly state and experimentally demonstrate this law.
Review historical timelines of chemistry to identify when Lavoisier published his key works related to this law.
Recognize that Lavoisier's major contributions, including the Law of Conservation of Matter, were published in the late 18th century.
Conclude that the year Lavoisier described the Law of Conservation of Matter is 1789.
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