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List the countries that developed in knowledge of chemistry
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It's difficult to pinpoint specific countries as "developing" chemistry, as knowledge in this field has evolved globally through centuries. However, some civilizations have made significant contributions to early chemistry:
Ancient Egypt: Alchemy, a precursor to modern chemistry, thrived in Egypt.
Ancient Greece: Philosophers like Democritus proposed atomic theory and ideas about matter.
Medieval Islamic World: Alchemists like Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber) made advancements in distillation, crystallization, and mineral analysis.
Europe: The Renaissance and Enlightenment periods saw major advancements in experimental chemistry, with key figures like Robert Boyle, Antoine Lavoisier, and John Dalton laying the foundation for modern chemistry.
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