Carl Wilhelm Scheele
He independently discovered oxygen and identified several other chemical elements.
Quotes by Carl Wilhelm Scheele
I have found a new acid in molybdenum, which I call molybdic acid.
The acid of barytes is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
I have discovered a new acid in fluorspar, which I call fluoric acid.
The acid of tartaric acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
I have found a new acid in cream of tartar, which I call tartaric acid.
The acid of oxalic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
I have discovered a new acid in sorrel, which I call oxalic acid.
The acid of citric acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
I have found a new acid in lemons, which I call citric acid.
The acid of malic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
The acid of lactic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
The acid of uric acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
The acid of gallic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
I have discovered a new acid in Prussian blue, which I call prussic acid.
The acid of benzoic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
The acid of arsenic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
The acid of molybdic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
The acid of tungstic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.
I have discovered a new acid in tungsten, which I call tungstic acid.
The acid of barytic acid is a distinct acid, and not a modification of vitriolic acid.