The origins of traditional chemistry can be traced back to ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, who began using chemical processes for metalworking as early as 4000 BCE. However, the formal study and development of chemistry as a science began in the 17th century with the work of scientists like Robert Boyle, Antoine Lavoisier, and John Dalton. These early pioneers laid the foundation for the modern understanding of chemical elements, compounds, and reactions.
Traditional chemistry began thousands of years ago, around the 4th century BCE (Before Common Era). The ancient Greeks, including figures like Democritus and Aristotle, laid the groundwork for the development of chemistry by proposing theories on the nature of matter and its changes. However, the formal practice of chemistry as a distinct scientific discipline began to emerge during the Islamic Golden Age (8th to 14th centuries CE), where scholars like Jabir ibn Hayyan made significant contributions to the field. Chemistry further evolved during the European Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in the 16th and 17th centuries, with scientists such as Robert Boyle and Antoine Lavoisier building upon earlier theories and developing the scientific method.
