Phosphorus was first isolated in 1669 by Hennig Brandt,a German alchemist.Brandt was able to isolate approximately 30 grams of phosphorus from 60 gallons of ________.
A) sea water
B) Chilean saltpeter
C) urea
D) honey
E) urine

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Hennig Brandt was able to isolate approximately 30 grams of phosphorus from 60 gallons of urine, which was a waste product at the time.

Phosphorus Was First Isolated in 1669 by Hennig Brandt,a German