If you weren't sleeping through your chemistry classes in high school, you probably heard the phrase "Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed." This is basically what we know as the law of conservation of mass. It was coined by Antoine Lavoisier, the man considered the father of modern chemistry and one of history's most influential scientists.
However, he will end his days under the blade of the guillotine in 1794. How can this be? Join us as we delve into the remarkable but tragic life of Lavoisier, a savant at the scaffold!
Timecodes
Introduction 06:36 - Young, Rich and Brillant 13:25 - Understanding Nature 20:39 - The French Revolution 25:37 - The Blade Falls 31:17 - Conclusion
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