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When was chlorine discovered?
Quick Answer
Chlorine was discovered in 1774 by Carl Wilhelm Scheele. It later became recognized as an element by Humphry Davy in 1810.
The Full Story
Carl Wilhelm Scheele first discovered chlorine in 1774, though he did not know it was an element. In 1810, Humphry Davy showed that chlorine was a distinct chemical element and gave it its name. The recognition of chlorine helped advance modern chemistry and the understanding of the periodic table’s halogen group. Chlorine later became widely used in bleaching, water treatment, and chemical manufacturing.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in 1774
2.Recognized as an element in 1810
3.A halogen
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