What was thales contribution to chemistry?

Answer 1

Aristotle had the idea that all the matter in the universe could be divided into five categories, which are fire, earth, air, water, and the mysterious quintessence. While this idea is not directly applicable to chemistry as we know it today, it does oddly resemble the concept of the phases of matter, those being solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. If we merge the Aristotelian concepts of fire and quintessence, we have a reasonable approximation of the phases of matter.

Answer 2

Thales of Miletus is considered one of the first philosophers and scientists in ancient Greece, known for his contributions to geometry and astronomy rather than chemistry. His work focused on understanding the nature of matter and the basic principles that govern the universe, laying the foundation for future scientific inquiry. While his ideas influenced later developments in chemistry, his direct contributions to the field are not well-documented.

Answer 3

Thales, a Greek philosopher who is thought to have lived around 625 to 546 BC, was famed for his knowledge of astronomy and may also have brought geometry to Greece. He is known only through references to him in Aristotle's Metaphysics.

Answer 4

Plato hasn't contribution in chemistry.