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Evidence Relationship: Opposes

Proposed by SonOfPeleus 2 months ago

Vote on whether "The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion" is good evidence that opposes the claim "Combusted substances weigh less than their pre-combusted states"

Evidence Claim

The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion

Magnesium, for example, increases in weight after combustion

by SonOfPeleus 2 months ago

Main Claim

Combusted substances weigh less than their pre-combusted states

Combusted substances weigh less than their pre-combusted states because of the release of phlogiston

by SonOfPeleus 2 months ago