In 1898, which one from the following chemist discovered neon by cooling a sample of air to a liquid state, heating the liquid and capturing gases upon boiling?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. William Ramsay
- The term Neon comes from Greek analogue of "novum", which means "new".
- Neon (Ne) is 10th element of periodic table.
- It is a noble gas.
- It is 5th most abundant element in the universe.