Question

How do you appreciate the efforts of scientists in discovering elements?

Answer 1

• Generally elements are available in nature in the form of their ores. 
• Study of properties of elements lead to the development of civilization. 
• The efforts of early alchemists-up to and including Newton, Hennig Brand, Sir Humphry Davy are appreciable for their works in unearthing new elements. 
• The definition of element and compound given by Robert Boyle and Lavoisier lead to study the properties of elements and compounds.