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Evidence Relationship: Opposes

Proposed by SonOfPeleus 2 months, 1 week ago

Vote on whether "The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion" is good evidence that opposes the claim "Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston"

Evidence Claim

The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion

Magnesium, for example, increases in weight after combustion

by SonOfPeleus 2 months, 1 week ago

Main Claim

Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston

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

by SonOfPeleus 2 months, 1 week ago