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Noble gases were undiscovered until the late 1800s primarily because they are colorless, odorless, and chemically inert, making them difficult to detect and isolate. The prevailing scientific techniques and understanding of gases at the time did not account for the existence of these elements, as chemists focused on reactive gases. It wasn't until the late 19th century, with advancements in spectroscopy and improved methods of gas separation, that scientists like Sir William Ramsay identified and isolated noble gases such as argon, neon, and xenon.

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