Evidence Relationship: Opposes
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"
Sources for this evidence:
Evidence Claim
The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion
Magnesium, for example, increases in weight after combustion
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.
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