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Alchemy began from the philosopher Aristotle who theorized that everything on earth was made up of the 4 elements -- Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. It is studiers of Aristotle's work that first began alchemy. They believed that each of these elements were actually incredibly tiny, indivisible spheres packed together impossibly densely by the millions within objects. Alchemists believed that if one could actually interact with these spheres you could change their properties, thus changing the properties of the material you are working with as a whole. Because these spheres were infinitesimally small it was said the only way one could interact with them was if they held the philosophers stone -- an item many alchemists spent their entire lives searching for.
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Is alchemy a failed science?
Alchemy is sometimes referred to as 'early chemistry'. It was Robert Boyle who, in the 17th century, changed alchemy to chemistry. Alchemy derives from an Arabic word meaning chemistry.
Was rome the seat of all alchemy?
No. Alchemy was done in Alexandria Egypt.
What is bad about alchemy?
there is nothing reely bad about alchemy but some people say its messing with nature but that's not true as long as you don't go to far.this is alchemy--- Alchemy is the belief that everything in this world is made up of the for emenents-fire,water,earth,and air.So based on that someone can brake down something and change it to something els.That is the basic idea for alchemy.I am a alchemist my self and if you want to get more info on alchemy go to this site- http://www.levity.com/alchemy/ -it has a lot of good info. Hoped i helped from RINNIN
How do you make a pencil on little alchemy?
coal+wood=pencil
What year did alchemy begin?
Alchemy was a skill developed by the Egyptians as they learned to do metallergy and work with chemicals. Through experimentation, and an obsession with gold being the 'perfect metal', they were able to make elixirs. Search the internet and you will find a few websites with photos of alchemy work. I have over 100 photos on my website, but I can't post it here or this will be removed as 'spam'.
Was the early study of natural substances was called alchemy?
No, its Natural History
What has the author Herbert Stanley Redgrove written?
Herbert Stanley Redgrove has written: 'Alchemy: ancient and modern' -- subject(s): History, Alchemy, Chemistry
When was Movements in European History created?
Movements in European History was created in 1921.
When was Contemporary European History created?
Contemporary European History was created in 1992.
When was Central European History created?
Central European History was created in 1968.
When was European History Network created?
European History Network was created in 1988.
What history is about Europe?
European history
What has the author Obed Simon Johnson written?
Obed Simon Johnson has written: 'A study of Chinese alchemy' -- subject(s): Alchemy, History, Medicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiric, Taoism 'Zhongguo lian dan shu kao' -- subject(s): Alchemy, History, Medicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiric, Taoism
Is AP European History Hard?
AP European History is very difficult. Most of the problems you will have will be with the FRQ and DBQ. Many will fail the AP European History Exam.
Is AP European History a World History?
No, AP European History is only based on European History with a little bit on the world. To get a complete view of World History, I suggest AP World History, which goes over history from way back into the modern world.
Which book provides a concise history of European history 1750 - 1850?
"The Atlas of European History" is a book that provides a concise history of Europe from 1750 to 1850. Another great source for the history of Europe is an organization called "The Consortium of European History".
What has the author Betty Jo Teeter Dobbs written?
Betty Jo Teeter Dobbs has written: 'Newton and the culture of Newtonianism' -- subject(s): History, Science, Physics 'The Foundations of Newton's Alchemy' -- subject(s): Alchemy, Knowledge, History
