Chemistry NEED HELP ASAP!

Question

Alchemy is a branch of ancient knowledge that states that the only three essential substances in nature are salt, sulfur, and mercury.

Which of these best explains whether alchemy is a science or pseudoscience? (4 points)

	It is pseudoscience because ancient knowledge is mystical yet reliable.
	It is pseudoscience because there are at least 118 known elements in nature.
	It is a science because sulfur and mercury are known to be important elements.
	It is a science because salt is a commonly used compound in several laboratory experiments.

Answer 1

I agree with Devin, 118 known elements.

Answer 2

The most likely answer is that it is a pseudoscience because there are at least 118 known elements in nature. Typically pseudosciences have an elaborate system of "science" that is based upon principles that are wrong, such as this one, in contrast with real sciences, which base all knowledge on observations and recognize the growth and possibility of change in the field based on new information. Hope this helps!