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What did William Ramsay discover?

  • Noble gases

  • Radioactive elements

  • Alkali metals

  • Halogens

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Noble gases, a group of chemically inert elements, were discovered by William Ramsay. These gases, including helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon, are found in trace amounts in the Earth's atmosphere. Ramsay's discovery revolutionized chemistry, as these elements challenged the prevailing understanding of the periodic table and expanded the known range of elements.
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