Analysis Quote by Antoine Lavoisier
“The whole art of making experiments in chemistry is founded on the principle: we must always suppose an exact equality or equation between the principles of the body examined and those of the products of its analysis.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Elements of Chemistry, 1789
Scientific experiments require assuming a precise correspondence between a substance’s nature and its analytical results.
In simple terms: Assume exact match between material and its analysis.
Treat experiments as direct reflections of material reality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lab work
- quality control
- forensic analysis
- educational labs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this principle guide experimental design?
- What limits arise when substances are mixtures?
Assumes ideal conditions; real-world samples may be complex.