Who is father of the modern chemistry?

Question

Modern civilization owes him too much appreciation for some of his postulates.

Answer 1

Antoine Lavoisier is one of Modern Chemistry's earliest and most influential thinkers. He is the one who is most commonly given the title of "the father of modern chemistry". Living in the 18th century, Lavoisier named oxygen and recognized its role in combustion. He theorized an early form of what would become our modern theory of chemical bonding at the time called "radical theory" (as in free radicals which bonded with oxygen). He also proposed allotropy and importantly advanced the use of accurate and precise quantitative scientific instruments like the analytical balance and a gas holder. However, no one man is responsible for the development of modern chemistry, and some other important early chemists are Robert Boyle (who coined the term "Chymist"), Henry Cavendish (who discovered hydrogen), and Dimitri Medeleev (who is largely credited with inventing the periodic table).

Answer 2

That's a fun question. Lavoisier is definitely a forefather in the history / progress of modern chemistry. However, quantization--I would say--rules the day when it comes to modern chemistry, as it has permitted exponential growth in our ability to predict structures and function in chemistry. So the question is, to whom do we credit the the notion of quantization? Would it surprise you if I suggested: Fermat!! Otherwise, usual suspects include Planck,...[and others] )) What a silly question for a History of Chemistry course to take too seriously. I believe such a question could fairly be answered in any way you like, provided you offer an argument for your choice, and demonstrate some knowledge of the history and progression of 'modern chemistry'; that is, once you've defined the term, 'modern chemistry.' Cheers

P.S. My father had a father, but he is not MY father. You see?