Alchemy

Question 1

The _______ was a mythical substance sought by alchemists that gave immortality to the person who possessed or consumed it.

Answer 1

Elixir of Life

Question 2

Development of acids and bases, glassware, and better techniques for metal extraction are contributions by alchemists.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What were the three major streams of alchemy that are known?

Answer 3

Chinese, Indian, and European

Question 4

One goal of the alchemists was to find a way to turn base metals into gold. Which of the following is NOT a base metal?

Answer 4

silver

Question 5

Modern scientists can change lead into gold by nuclear bombardment. What is the problem with making gold in this way?

Answer 5

It is too expensive

Question 6

Is considered as a valuable because it is a rare element.

Answer 6

Gold

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a contribution that alchemists made to the science of chemistry?

Answer 7

Discovered subatomic particles

Question 8

In ancient Egypt, individuals often owned their own gold mines.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

The alchemists eventually succeeded in turning base metals into gold

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

In what way(s) did alchemists contribute to modern chemistry?

Answer 10

1. organizing and classifying substances to predict the products of reactions
2. producing gunpowder, glass, and ceramics