The Royal College of Chemistry was established by private subscription in 1845 as there was a growing awareness that practical aspects of the experimental sciences were not well taught and that in the United Kingdom the teaching of chemistry in particular had fallen behind that in Germany. As a result of a movement earlier in the decade, many politicians donated funds to establish the college, including Benjamin Disraeli, William Gladstone and Robert Peel. It was also supported by Prince Albert, who persuaded August Wilhelm von Hofmann to be the first professor. COUNT 10
QSN1 When was the Royal College of Chemistry established? ANS1 1845 QSN2 Which politicians donated funds to establish the Royal College of Chemistry? ANS2 Benjamin Disraeli, William Gladstone and Robert Peel QSN3 Who was the first professor of the Royal College of Chemistry? ANS3 August Wilhelm von Hofmann QSN4 Why was the Royal College of Chemistry founded? ANS4 in the United Kingdom the teaching of chemistry in particular had fallen behind that in Germany QSN5 Who supported the Royal College of Chemistry? ANS5 Prince Albert QSN6 When was the Royal College of Chemistry established? ANS6 1845 QSN7 What was not well taught that led to the founding of the Royal College of Chemistry? ANS7 practical aspects of the experimental sciences QSN8 Which country was ahead of the United Kingdom in the teaching of chemistry? ANS8 Germany QSN9 Which Prince supported the establishment of the college? ANS9 Prince Albert QSN10 Who was the first professor of the college? ANS10 August Wilhelm von Hofmann