History of Chemistry Quiz

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Which ancient technology formed the basis of various branches of chemistry?

  • Making glass
  • Extracting metals from ores (correct)
  • Making pottery and glazes
  • Fermenting beer and wine

What was arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner by early humans?

  • Extracting metals from ores
  • Making pottery and glazes
  • Fire (correct)
  • Fermenting beer and wine

What did alchemists contribute to the development of modern chemistry?

  • Formulating the laws of thermodynamics
  • Performing experiments and recording results (correct)
  • Creating alloys like bronze
  • Explaining the nature of matter

Which branch of science is intertwined with the history of chemistry, especially through the work of Willard Gibbs?

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What was the protoscience of chemistry before modern chemistry emerged?

<p>Alchemy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ancient Technology and Chemistry

  • Alchemy formed the basis of various branches of chemistry, including modern chemistry.

Early Chemical Reactions

  • Fire was arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner by early humans.

Alchemists' Contributions

  • Alchemists contributed to the development of modern chemistry by providing a foundation for experimentation, instrument development, and the discovery of new substances.

Thermodynamics and Chemistry

  • The branch of science intertwined with the history of chemistry, especially through the work of Willard Gibbs, is thermodynamics.

Protoscience of Chemistry

  • Alchemy was the protoscience of chemistry before modern chemistry emerged, laying the groundwork for the development of modern chemistry.

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