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The Sceptical Chymist
Robert Boyle published a book called "The Sceptical Chymist" which informed people about the fields of chemistry and alchemy. It is also one of the earliest records of atoms, chemicals, and molecule reactions. -
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History of the Periodic Table
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The Discovery of Phosphorus
Hennig Brand attempted to create the Philosopher's Stone which turns metal into gold, he tried to create it by using the heated residues of boiled urine when a liquid came out and bursted into flames. This was the first discovery of Phosphorus. -
Phosphorus became public
Robert Boyle also came across Phosphorus and made it well known. -
Hydrogen is discovered
Henry Cavendish was the first to discover the element of Hydrogen. It was described as colourless, odourless gas that can form an explosive mixture in the air. -
The isolation of Oxygen
Carl Wihelm Scheele and Joseph Pristly isolate oxygen.
