Question

which of the following did antoine lavoisier correctly characterize as an element? light silicone dioxide mercury done which of the following did antoine lavoisier incorrectly characterize as matter? light silicone dioxide mercury done

Explanation:

Antoine - Lavoisier was a chemist. An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Mercury is an element. Light is a form of energy and not matter, and silicone dioxide is a compound. Lavoisier incorrectly characterized light as matter as it does not have mass and volume like traditional matter.

Answer:

1. C. mercury
2. A. light