5 Questions
What was arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner?
Fire
Which protoscience was unsuccessful in explaining the nature of matter and its transformations?
Alchemy
What did civilizations use by 1000 BC that would eventually form the basis of various branches of chemistry?
Technologies like extracting metals from ores
Which aspect of early societies did fire significantly affect?
Cooking and habitat heating
What led to the discovery of glass and the purification of metals?
Fire
Test your knowledge about the evolution of chemistry from ancient civilizations to modern times, including the development of alchemy.
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