ReaxysFile on STN - Reactions

Category: Documentation

Topic: Chemistry

Level: Advanced

Language: English

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Chemical reactions such as combustion in the fire, fermentation and the reduction of ores to metals are known since ancient times. Initial theories of transformation of materials were developed by Greek philosophers, such as the Four-Element Theory stating that any substance is composed of the four basic elements – fire, water, air and earth.