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Chemistry is the science of matter which is related with the characteristics of substances, composition and the changes they undergo. This article particularly focuses on the evolution of ideas in chemistry during the nineteenth century. It also mentions the experimental work of previous centuries, which allowed the transformation of chemistry into science. Besides, the evolution of the ideas during twentieth century has also been pointed out.

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Alchemy, Chemical Revolution, History of Chemistry, Modern Chemistry.

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