What did William Hyde Wollaston discover?
Palladium and Rhodium
Gold and Silver
Copper and Zinc
Iron and Tin
Answer
Palladium and Rhodium were discovered by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803. Palladium is a silvery-white metal that is used in the manufacture of jewelry, dental fillings, and catalytic converters. Rhodium is a silvery-white metal that is used in the manufacture of jewelry, electrical contacts, and laboratory equipment.
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