Introduction to chemistry

What were the origins of chemistry? What has it done for us? Who are the stars in the field? The history of chemistry is fascinating. Let's take a quick tour through what chemistry is and some famous chemists.

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- From alchemy to chemistry – the start of a modern science – when did chemistry become a science? 15 minutes to complete
- Chemistry today – what do we use chemistry for in the modern world? 10 minutes to complete
- Famous chemists and milestones – who are some famous chemists and what have they achieved? 8 minutes to complete

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