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An alchemist was someone who looked for the secret of life, in order to try and find a way of living forever. On the way to finding that they looked at whether you could change one thing into another. The most well remembered of these experiments was about whether you could change base metals (like lead) to gold.
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∙ 12y agoThe alchemists were the first chemists. But in addition to mixing chemicals, they also believed that magic would help with their experiments and formulas. It didn't. But their experiments led to the development of the science of chemistry.
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∙ 12y agoThe alchemists were the first chemists. But in addition to mixing chemicals, they also believed that magic would help with their experiments and formulas. It didn't. But their experiments led to the development of the science of chemistry.
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∙ 13y agoThe scientists who believe that copper and metal can convert into minerals like gold are called Alchemists.
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∙ 16y agoAlchemists evolved into chameleons and flew to the moon and lived happily ever after. Alchemists evolved into chameleons and flew to the moon and lived happily ever after.
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∙ 13y ago- trying to turn comon metals into gold althogh they did not achieve there goal
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Why Alchemists were not successful to turn metal into gold?
Alchemists could not turn metal into gold because gold is an element.
What did Chinese alchemists do with sulfur?
they eat it
Why don't we consider alchemists to be scientists?
Because the alchemists learned by trial and error they never tried to take their observations and draw conclusions.
Why did alchemists think they could tun other metals into gold?
They lived in an age when not much was known about science. They didn't know if it was possible or impossible so they tried.
Why were alchemists important?
they developed tools and techniques.
Is there an alchemists symbol for cerium?
Cerium was not known by alchemists.
How do you make dry ice in alchemy?
The dry ice was not known by alchemists.
Did alchemists ever use neon?
No. Neon was not known during the time when people seriously practiced alchemy.
What was the alchemists view on atoms?
The alchemists were unaware that atoms even existed.
Why are all the famous alchemists men?
Most of the strongest Alchemists appear to be men.
Medieval scientist who attempted to change worthless metals into gold?
Alchemists. Alchemists.
Who describe h2so4?
Sulfuric acid, also known as H2SO4 was described originally by medieval alchemists. It has been around for a long time.
Why did they performed alchemy?
To achieve immortality, wisdom, and gold (which is what alchemy is most commonly known for)
Why were alchemists interested in mercury?
Alchemists believed that mercury could be transformed into other metals,including gold.
Why do alchemists associate the element lead with the planet Saturn?
Alchemists believed lead to be the oldest metal. It was associated with the planet Saturn. Lead was once refered to as "salt of Saturn" by alchemists and early chemists
What are the ratings and certificates for Artists and Alchemists - 2011?
Artists and Alchemists - 2011 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-G
What are the ratings and certificates for The Alchemists - 1999 TV?
The Alchemists - 1999 TV is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG-13
