Which describes a major contribution by antoine lavoisier to the science of chemistry?

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier is considered to be the founder of modern chemistry. One of his most significant contribution to the field is his discovery of the function of oxygen during combustion. He was able to disprove the P hlogiston theory that postulated that a fire-like substance was emitted during combustion. He was also able to develop the metric system and improve chemical nomenclature.