History of Chemistry Quiz
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What was arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner?

  • Fermentation
  • Metal extraction from ores
  • Fire (correct)
  • Pottery making
  • Which protoscience was unsuccessful in explaining the nature of matter and its transformations?

  • Numerology
  • Phrenology
  • Alchemy (correct)
  • Astrology
  • What did civilizations use by 1000 BC that would eventually form the basis of various branches of chemistry?

  • Technologies like rendering fat into soap
  • Technologies like extracting metals from ores (correct)
  • Technologies like making alloys like bronze
  • Technologies like making pottery and glazes
  • Which aspect of early societies did fire significantly affect?

    <p>Cooking and habitat heating (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the discovery of glass and the purification of metals?

    <p>Fire (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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