ALCHEMY

What is a common misconception about alchemy often depicted in fantasy stories?

• Alchemists were primarily focused on creating new elements.

• Alchemists were charlatans who promised to turn lead into gold.

• Alchemists were scientists who discovered many chemical principles.

• Alchemists were spiritual leaders seeking enlightenment.

How is alchemy generally perceived today?

• A respected scientific field.

• A practice that gets a bad reputation.

• A form of magic.

• A historical curiosity.

In fantasy stories, what do charlatans promise to do with lead?

• Turn it into silver.

• Turn it into gold.

• Turn it into iron.

• Turn it into copper.

What was the main promise made by charlatans in fantasy stories regarding alchemy?

• To discover new elements.

• To create the elixir of life.

• To transmute base metals into gold.

• To perform magical rituals.

What distinction is made between "real alchemists" and charlatans in fantasy stories?

• Real alchemists were more interested in magic.

• Real alchemists were not solely focused on turning lead into gold.

• Real alchemists wore different robes.

• Real alchemists were more successful at making gold.

What does the speaker imply about the common perception of alchemy?

• It is entirely accurate.

• It is overly positive.

• It is often misunderstood or unfairly negative.

• It is irrelevant in modern times.