Evidence against: Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston
The vote is on the link: is “The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion” good evidence against the claim?
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the evidence
The weight of some metalic substances increases after combustion
Magnesium, for example, increases in weight after combustion
the claim
Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston
During combustion, particles of fire, known as phlogiston, is released from the the combustible material.