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What was arguably the first chemical reaction used in a controlled manner?
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?
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?
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?
Which aspect of early societies did fire significantly affect?
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What led to the discovery of glass and the purification of metals?
What led to the discovery of glass and the purification of metals?
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