Chemical Mysteries of Ancient Alchemy

1. What is the main goal of alchemy?

A) To invent modern chemistry
B) To communicate with spirits
C) To transmute base metals into gold and discover the philosopher's stone
D) To create powerful potions for immortality

2. What is the primary element associated with philosophical sulfur?

A) Air
B) Water
C) Earth
D) Fire

3. What mythical bird is often associated with alchemy and transformation?

A) Phoenix
B) Dragon
C) Griffin
D) Basilisk

4. What is the term for transforming the ashes of a substance into a purified residue?

A) Dilution
B) Crystallization
C) Oxidation
D) Calcination

5. Which ancient civilization is credited with the origins of alchemy?

A) China
B) India
C) Greece
D) Egypt

6. What is the process of separating a mixture into its individual components called in alchemy?

A) Crystallization
B) Distillation
C) Sublimation
D) Filtration

7. What does the alchemical term 'magnum opus' mean?

A) Mystery Solution
B) Alchemy Master
C) Final Elixir
D) Great Work

8. Which famous alchemist is known for the phrase 'as above, so below'?

A) Hermes Trismegistus
B) Johann Glauber
C) Paracelsus
D) Isaac Newton

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