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Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston

Submitted by SonOfPeleus 2 months ago

During combustion, particles of fire, known as phlogiston, is released from the the combustible material.

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Evidence Supporting (3)
April is the cruelest month
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Combusted substances weigh less than their pre-combusted states
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The Classical Elements are Water, Earth, Fire, and Air
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Evidence Against (4)
Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier proved this is false
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Fire is a form of oxidation
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Combustion requires oxygen
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The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion
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