Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which gas, when first recognised as an element, was named Azote by French Chemist Antonie Lavoisier,because of its instability to support life?

  1. N2

  2. CO2

  3. H2

  4. Xe
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Nitrogen (N2) was named 'Azote' by Antoine Lavoisier, derived from Greek 'a-' (without) and 'zoe' (life), meaning 'lifeless'. This was because nitrogen does not support combustion or respiration. CO2 is carbon dioxide, H2 is hydrogen, and Xe is xenon - none were given this name by Lavoisier.

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