In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Inert atmospheres consisting of gases such as argon , nitrogen , or helium are commonly used in chemical reaction chambers and in storage containers for oxygen-sensitive or water-sensitive substances , to prevent unwanted reactions of these substances with oxygen or water .
Inert atmospheres of gases such as dinitrogen and argon are routinely used in chemical reactions where air sensitive and water sensitive compounds are handled .

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress , published by the United States Government Publishing Office and issued when Congress is in session .
The Congressional Record is the official record of the United States Congress .

No specific year can be cited as the origin of the blues , largely because the style evolved over a long period and existed in approaching its modern form before the term " blues " was introduced and before the style was thoroughly documented .

No year can be cited as the origin , because the style evolved over a long period .