19th century chemistry

19th-century chemistry was a period of rapid discovery and understanding of matter. Chemists identified and classified elements, leading to the periodic table, and explained how elements combine to form compounds through chemical reactions. They developed new methods to analyze substances, isolated elements like aluminum and iodine, and understood the nature of acids, bases, and molecules. This era also marked the beginnings of organic chemistry, unlocking the chemistry of life. Overall, 19th-century chemistry laid the foundation for modern science by clarifying the building blocks and transformations of matter.