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What is the earliest recorded metal employed by humans?
What is the earliest recorded metal employed by humans?
- Gold (correct)
- Silver
- Iron
- Copper
What is the process known as for recovering certain metals from their ores by heating the rocks in a fire?
What is the process known as for recovering certain metals from their ores by heating the rocks in a fire?
- Smelting (correct)
- Refining
- Extraction
- Alloying
What led to the discovery of glass and the purification of metals?
What led to the discovery of glass and the purification of metals?
- Earth
- Fire (correct)
- Water
- Air
What technological shift began the Bronze Age about 3500 BC?
What technological shift began the Bronze Age about 3500 BC?
What do naturally occurring copper/tin ores typically include as a common impurity?
What do naturally occurring copper/tin ores typically include as a common impurity?
Which of the following was arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner?
Which of the following was arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner?
What was the protoscience of chemistry, alchemy, unsuccessful in explaining?
What was the protoscience of chemistry, alchemy, unsuccessful in explaining?
Which aspect of early societies was affected by fire?
Which aspect of early societies was affected by fire?
What technology was used by civilizations by 1000 BC that would eventually form the basis of various branches of chemistry?
What technology was used by civilizations by 1000 BC that would eventually form the basis of various branches of chemistry?
What did alchemists set the stage for by performing experiments and recording the results?
What did alchemists set the stage for by performing experiments and recording the results?
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