The Most Significant Contribution to Modern Science Made by Alchemists

question 18

Multiple Choice

The most significant contribution to modern science made by alchemists was

• A)their fundamental work in the transmutation of the elements.
• B)their widespread acceptance of observation and experimentation.
• C)their systematic method of naming substances.
• D)their understanding of the nature of chemical reactions.
• E)their discovery of phlogiston.

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Definitions:

Automatic Associations

are quick, involuntary connections made between concepts, emotions, or behaviors based on past experiences and knowledge.

Experiential System

A cognitive process based on sensory experiences, intuition, and personal feelings, as opposed to analytical thinking.

Schema Accessibility

The ease with which a mental schema is activated in one's mind, influencing perception and behavior in specific situations.

Salience

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; the state or condition of something that stands out or is prominently perceived.