Robert Boyle's 1661 work, "The Sceptical Chymist," is a foundational text in chemistry that challenges alchemical traditions. It advocates for a more empirical and experimental approach to understanding the composition of matter.
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Robert Boyle — The Sceptical Chymist in Chemistry
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