4A Science

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What did ancient Greeks believe all matter was made of?

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5 elements: air, fire, water, earth, and aether.

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Who is known for publishing 'The Skeptical Chemist'?

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Robert Boyle.

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What term describes scientists who studied elements and materials in ancient times?

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Alchemists.

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List the five elements according to ancient Greek philosophy.

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Air, fire, water, earth, and aether.

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Who developed a system of symbols for naming chemical elements?

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Jacob Berzelius.

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What is the significance of Robert Boyle in the history of chemistry?

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He is known as the father of modern chemistry and published 'The Skeptical Chemist'.

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What is alchemy?

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An ancient practice that combined elements of philosophy, mysticism, and early chemistry, focusing on the transformation of matter.

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What is the modern understanding of elements compared to ancient Greek beliefs?

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Modern chemistry recognizes over 100 elements, while ancient Greeks believed in only 5.

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What role did Jacob Berzelius play in the development of chemistry?

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He created a systematic method for naming chemical elements using symbols.

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How did ancient Greeks categorize matter?

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They categorized matter into four classical elements and aether.