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The question whether our elementary atoms are in their nature indivisible, or whether they are built up of smaller particles, is one upon which I, as a chemist, have no hold whatever, and I may say that in chemistry the question is not raised by any evidence whatever.

Alexander William Williamson

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Alexander William Williamson

Alexander William Williamson
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Born: May 1, 1824
Died: May 6, 1904 (aged 80)
Bio: Alexander William Williamson was an English chemist of Scottish descent. He is best known today for the Williamson ether synthesis.

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