Which of the Following Statements About Alchemy Is False

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about alchemy is false?

• A)Its goal was to turn base metals into valuable gold or silver.
• B)It fascinated both Muslims and Europeans in the Middle Ages.
• C)It proved to be a scientific dead-end.
• D)Through it, Islamic scientists gained experience in chemical experimentation and observation.
• E)none of these choices

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