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What is alchemy and what were the elements and goals of alchemists?
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Alchemists were the first chemists. Using chemicals and magic, they attempted to turn lead into gold, and to create the philosopher's stone.
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How do you make dry ice in alchemy?
The dry ice was not known by alchemists.
How does alchemy and chemistry differ?
Alchemy is not scientific, but chemistry is based on evidence. <-----Apex;)
What are the contibutions of alchemy to chemistry?
The alchemists were the first chemists. They mixed chemicals, but also believed that magic would help them in their experiments and formulas. It didn't. But their chemical experiments eventually led to the science of chemistry.
Is there an alchemists symbol for cerium?
Cerium was not known by alchemists.
Factors that brought about the development of chemistry from alchemy?
The alchemists were the first chemists. They mixed chemicals, but also believed that magic would help them in their experiments and formulas. It didn't. But their chemical experiments eventually led to the science of chemistry.
Who was Alchemists and what was their idea?
An alchemist is a person who practices alchemy.
Why did they performed alchemy?
To achieve immortality, wisdom, and gold (which is what alchemy is most commonly known for)
What skills do alchemists need?
The ability to not understand that alchemy doesn't work.
How do you make dry ice in alchemy?
The dry ice was not known by alchemists.
Monks practiced alchemy in monasteries?
Yes. Some monks were alchemists.
What was the importance of the work of early alchemists?
The study of Alchemy was a precursor for the study of Chemistry.
What branch of science deals with alchemical matters?
Chemistry is the branch of science dealing in alchemy. Alchemy was practiced mostly in China, Arabia, Europe, and Egypt. Alchemists believed that all matter was comprised of the four basic elements-fire, water, earth, and air.
What has the author E A Hitchcock written?
E. A. Hitchcock has written: 'Remarks upon alchemy and the alchemists'
Why would alchemists keep their secrets from the rest of the world?
Because the secret is that alchemy doesn't work.
Did alchemists know what elements were?
No. Only chemicals.
What elements did alchemists discover?
Paracelsus introduced the concept of "disease" to medicine, however rejecting the idea that disease is a matter of imbalance and disharmony in the body. He claimed that disease is caused by agents outside the body attacking it. This was long before viruses and bacteria were discovered.Trimble, Russell, "Alchemy," in The Encyclopedia of the Paranormal edited by Gordon Stein (Buffalo, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 1996), pp. 1-8.
Did alchemists ever use neon?
No. Neon was not known during the time when people seriously practiced alchemy.
