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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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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.
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?
It was the pre-chemistry.
What is the early form of chemistry?
This was alchemy.
What became alchemy after the 1700?
Chemistry developed from alchemy after the 1700s. It was the Alchemist observations and accidental discoveries that brought around modern chemistry.
How can a person use alchemy?
Alchemy is not used any more. In this era, we use chemistry.
How do people use alchemy?
Alchemy is not used any more. In this era, we use chemistry.
How is alchemy like chemistry?
They both use chemicals. But alchemy used magic also.
