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Who discovered oxygen in 1774?
Who discovered oxygen in 1774?
- Crawford Williamson Long
- Alexander Williamson
- Humphry Davy
- Joseph Priestley (correct)
Who was the first doctor to use ether for surgery?
Who was the first doctor to use ether for surgery?
- Dr Samuel Guthrie
- Alexander Williamson
- Sir James Young Simpson
- Crawford Williamson Long (correct)
Who synthesised nitrous oxide in 1772?
Who synthesised nitrous oxide in 1772?
- Joseph Priestley (correct)
- Crawford Williamson Long
- Humphry Davy
- Alexander Williamson
Who was the first to use chloroform in 1847?
Who was the first to use chloroform in 1847?
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Notable Discoveries and Medical Breakthroughs
- Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774.
- Crawford Long was the first doctor to use ether for surgery.
- Joseph Priestley synthesised nitrous oxide in 1772.
- James Simpson was the first to use chloroform in 1847.
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Test your knowledge of anaesthetic agents with this quiz. Explore the history and discovery of essential gases like oxygen, nitrous oxide, and ether, and learn about the pioneering scientists who contributed to the development of these vital substances in medical practice.
