Question : Who among the following made the first observation on Platinum as a catalyst and discovered similar triads of elements that led to the development of the Periodic Table of elements?

Option 1: Dmitri Mendeleev

Option 2: Hans Christian Oersted

Option 3: Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner

Option 4: Michael Faraday


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner


Solution : The correct answer is Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner.

The Periodic Table of Elements was created by Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner's initial observations on platinum as a catalyst and the subsequent discovery of related elemental triads. This German chemist is most recognized for assembling the first Dobereiner lighter and for his research that predicted the periodic law for chemical elements.

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books