Who was the scientist to make attempts for giving explanatory definition of element?

Rontgen

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Dalton

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Rutherford

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Lavoisier

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Solution

The correct option is D Lavoisier
Rontgen discovered X-rays.
Dalton proposed the postulates of Atomic Theory.
Rutherford discovered $α$ and $β$ and also [performed the Gold-foil experiment for the discovery of the nucleus.
Lavoisier attempted to give the explanatory definition of elements and stated that element is the basic unit of substance.

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