Which of the Following Was NOT a Result of Alchemy

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a result of alchemy?

• A)The philosopher's stone was successfully used to change base metals, such as lead, into gold.
• B)Many new chemicals were discovered.
• C)Alchemists developed techniques such as distillation and extraction that are still used today.
• D)Many modern chemists inherited an interest in health and medicines from the alchemists.

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