Evidence Relationship: Opposes
Vote on whether "Fire is a form of oxidation" is good evidence that opposes the claim "Fire is caused by the release of phlogiston"
Evidence Claim
Fire is a form of oxidation
Fire is the chemical reaction between oxygen and a fuel.
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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This is a correct statement opposing an incorrect claim, however, it supposes knowledge that was discovered after the refutation of the phlogiston theory of combustion.