Multiple choice

Challenge: What was the first element discovered?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Carbon

  3. Phosphorus

  4. Potassium
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Phosphorus is historically recognized as the first element to be discovered by a specific individual, Hennig Brand, in 1669. Other elements like carbon and oxygen were known since ancient times.

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