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Magic. 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.
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∙ 14y agoChemistry is able to provide a more precise and reliable framework for transmutation of matter and medicine. Alchemy has more folklore about it than chemistry.
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Is alchemy a science?
Yes, studies of alchemy date back thousands of years to a time when he difference between alchemy and chemistry were unknown. Today very few scientists study alchemy because other fields of research like physics and chemistry have more practical applications, and are somewhat easier to logically comprehend.
What is a similarity between alchemy and chemistry?
Both are concened with chemistry but alchemistry is non-scientific.
Which was developed first alchemy chemistry or formal chemistry?
Alchemy was the first.
Is chemistry better than alchemy?
alchemy is better than chemistry although chemistry is fun to do
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.
What is the difference between microbiology hematology and chemistry?
what is the difference between chemistry and microbiology
What is the difference between Dry chemistry analyzer and Chemistry analyzer?
The difference between dry chemistry analyzer and the chemistry analyzer is the reagents used.
Why is chemistry a science but alchemy is not?
Alchemy WAS - but as new rules were discovered it either changed into chemistry OR it became "unscientific".
What makes chemistry scientific but not alchemy?
chemistry uses experiments to test ideas, while alchemy used superstitious practices.
What is the Modern name for alchemy?
chemistry
What did alchemy contribute?
Alchemy contributed to the development of modern chemistry by producing laboratory techniques, equipment, and apparatus. It also played a role in advancing the understanding of chemical processes and the discovery of new substances. Additionally, alchemy laid the groundwork for the scientific method and experimentation in the field of chemistry.
What is the early form of chemistry?
This was alchemy.
