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Alchemists believed in magic. Scientists don't. The 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 ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, they were. The 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 agoAlchemists believed in magic. Scientists do not.
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∙ 14y agoYes, chemistry is a branch of science. Thus, chemists are scientists.
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Cerium was not known by alchemists.
What is the difference between an astronomical telescope and a Galilean telescope?
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Alchemists believed that mercury could be transformed into other metals,including gold.
Why do alchemists associate the element lead with the planet Saturn?
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Who are the Islamic scientists who tried to turn metal into gold?
alchemists
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.
Medieval scientists who attempted to change worhless metals into gold?
Alchemists
How did the scientist differ from the alchemists?
Alchemists tried to make GOLD from base metals. Scientists know that theoretically Gold can only be made by altering the number of protons in an atom. Alchemists did NOT know about protons etc., .
What is the name of the group of medieval scientists who wanted to change elements into gold?
Alchemists :)
How did alchemists similar to and different from modern scientists?
The 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.
Islamic scientists who tried to turn ordinary metals into gold?
The scientist were called Alchemists.
How did the scientists from the alchemists?
The 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.
How did alchemists help scientists?
The 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.
what is the difference between the scientists and ours solar system?
the difference between our solar system and the scientists is that we put terrestrial and gas giants where as they only put planets. Do u guys know any other ones?
Why do you need a classification system?
so scientists can tell the difference between animals
When were scientists called alchemists?
It began in the 1600's. Nicolas Flamel was the first person to ever be called an "Alchemist". He was the birth of the term.
