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The name of the elements oxygen and hydrogen is given by the scientist ______.

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(1) Lavoisier is popularly known as the ‘Father of modern chemistry.
(2) He gave the names for the elements hydrogen, carbon and oxygen.
Therefore, the name of the elements oxygen and hydrogen is given by the scientist Lavoisier.

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