History of Chemistry Worksheet

History of Chemistry

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1. Which ancient civilization is credited with early advancements in metallurgy and the production of dyes?

2. Who proposed the atomic theory that stated all matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms?

3. The discovery of   by J.J. Thomson led to the proposal of the 'plum pudding' model of the atom.

4. Robert Boyle is often considered the first modern  , emphasizing experimentation and rejecting alchemy.

5. Briefly explain the significance of Antoine Lavoisier's work in the chemical revolution.

6. The alchemists successfully transmuted lead into gold, leading to significant wealth.

7. Dmitri Mendeleev organized the first periodic table based on atomic number.

Match the scientist with their major contribution.

11. The image below shows a representation of the Bohr model of an atom. Briefly describe how this model improved upon previous atomic models.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

12. The theory of   was an early attempt to explain combustion.

13. Modern chemistry is heavily influenced by   mechanics, which describes the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic levels.