The #history of #chemistry is a story of transformation, evolving from mystical #alchemy to the #scientific discipline we know today. Early chemists sought to turn metals into gold, but their experiments laid the groundwork for modern chemical principles. The History of Chemistry includes key discoveries such as the periodic table, #atomic #theory, and the identification of chemical elements. In the 20th century, advancements in #quantum #chemistry and #biochemistry reshaped science and #medicine.