Can You Turn Iron Into Gold?

Can you turn iron into gold?

• Yes, using a special kind of water

• Yes, but only in fairy tales

• No, it's not scientifically possible

• Yes, easily with simple tools

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What is alchemy?

• The medieval forerunner of chemistry

• A branch of physics

• A form of ancient magic

• A type of modern chemistry

Did alchemy have any benefits?

• No, it was purely fictional

• Yes, but only in creating gold

• Yes, it laid the groundwork for modern chemistry

• No, it was completely useless

Who was a famous alchemist?

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Nikola Tesla

What did alchemists believe they could change base metals into?

• Water

• Air

• Precious metals

• Wood

What mythical substance were alchemists searching for?

• Elixir of Life

• Philosopher's stone

• Fountain of Youth

• Magic Wand

According to alchemists, what were the four elements?

• Fire, Water, Earth, Air

• Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron

• Wood, Metal, Water, Light

• Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen

What did alchemists contribute to that is used today?

• The invention of the internet

• The creation of the first computer

• The development of the scientific method

• The discovery of electricity

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