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History of Chemistry

Article two: History of Chemistry

Chemistry, originally starting in 1661 by Robert Boyle he wrote the book "The Sceptical Chymist". He is considereed one of the first modern chemist, and being nicknamed "Father of Modern Chemistry" since he and Antoine Lavoisier, not invented, but revolutionized chemistry through seperating chemistry from alchemy by making the importance of the scientific method known. Which he, in a detailed way recorded all his experiments into his book i mentioned earlier "The Sceptical Chymist". Originally written in English, The Skeptical Chymist sold 55 copies, It was a very rare book.

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Robert Boyle ("Father of Modern Chemistry")

-1689

(Artist: Johann Kerseboom)
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Antoine Lavoisier
- 1788
(Artist: Jacques-Louis David)
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Conclusion

In conclusion, Chemistry is a very important subject in the curriculum and only 1 unit of science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Earth Sciences) in grade 11 is required to graduate highschool. Chemistry is very important. 

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