Chem01.1 Alchemy and Scientific Method

The science of chemistry is:

• the study of matter and its changes

• the study of living organisms

• the study of celestial bodies

• the study of Earth's physical structure

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What is chemistry? Chemistry is a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the ________ that they undergo.

• transformations

• colors

• weights

• temperatures

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Which of the following statements is true about chemistry?

• Chemistry is a science of precise measurement, but before that, there was alchemy.

• Chemistry is only about mixing substances.

• Chemistry does not involve measurement.

• Chemistry is unrelated to alchemy.

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According to Merriam-Webster, what was the main aim of alchemy?

• To create new elements

• To achieve the transmutation of base metals into gold, discover a universal cure for disease, and find a means to indefinitely prolong life

• To invent new machines

• To study astronomy

The areas of alchemy described as aiming to achieve the transmutation of metals, cure disease, and prolong life were often referred to as _______ alchemy.

• mystical

• mechanical

• botanical

• elemental

Practical alchemy developed which of the following for fabrics?

• Metals

• Dyes

• Glass

• Gold

Alchemy only focused on mystical goals and did not have any practical applications.

• True

• False

Practical alchemy involved alloying and working with _______ and uses for _______.

• metals, glass

• plants, water

• stones, fire

• gases, wood

Practical alchemy was considered important compared to mystical alchemy because:

• it focused on real-world applications and material transformations.

• it was based on spiritual beliefs and symbolism.

• it ignored scientific experimentation.

• it only dealt with philosophical concepts.

Which of the following tools were developed by alchemists and are still used by scientists today?

• Mortar and pestle

• Beakers

• Tongs

• Crucibles

• All of the above