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PedersenChemistryCharles L. ParsonsChemistryChika KurodaChemistryChristian B. AnfinsenChemistryClara ImmerwahrChemistryShowing 1 to 50 of 301, page 1 of 7.123…7Next →Sources1. Wikipedia: Chemistrytier 2WikipediaChemistry, History section, Boyle paragraphQuote, Chemistry, History section, Boyle paragraphRobert Boyle, although skeptical of elements and convinced of alchemy, played a key part in elevating the "sacred art" as an independent, fundamental and philosophical discipline in his work The Sceptical Chymist (1661).View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.