Alchemy

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What is Alchemy?

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Precursor to chemistry.

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Alchemists were scientists.

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True.

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The Philosopher's Stone was thought to be used to create what substance?

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Gold.

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What was the reputation of Alchemists?

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People thought they were crazy.

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The philosopher who created the first theory of atoms was?

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Democritus.

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What is the main goal of Alchemy?

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To transform base metals into noble metals, particularly gold.

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What is the significance of the Philosopher's Stone in Alchemy?

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It was believed to have the ability to turn base metals into gold and grant immortality.

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Who is considered the father of modern chemistry?

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Antoine Lavoisier.

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What did Alchemists believe about the composition of matter?

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They believed matter was made up of four elements: earth, water, air, and fire.

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What is transmutation in Alchemy?

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The process of changing one substance into another, especially turning lead into gold.