Physci_Assessment 4 (Contribution of Alchemist)

Which branch of modern science evolved directly from alchemy?

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geology

What was the primary goal of alchemists in ancient times?

• Developing medicines

• Transforming base metals into gold

• Discovering elements

• Creating weapons

This is one of the goals of Alchemist where they’ve tried to create a portion that permits eternal life?

• Elixir of Life

• Elixir of Light

• Philosopher's stone

• Nitric acid

Which tool, still used in modern chemistry for distillation, was first developed by alchemists?

• Retort

• Bunsen burner

• Aludel

• Spectrometer

What notable contribution did Chinese alchemists make to chemistry?

• Discovery of distillation

• Invention of gunpowder

• Study of acids

• Introduction of atomic theory