Which of the following scientists formulated the law of conservation of mass?

A. A. Lavoisier
B. J. Dalton
C. R. Boyle
D. J. Proust

Correct Answer:

Option A = A. Lavoisier

Explanation

Law of conservation of mass was given by Antoine Lavoisier in 1744. According to this law, “Matter can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction”.