Question

In Priestley's experiment, what happened to the candle flame in the first experiment in which it was the only thing enclosed in the container? (1 point)
• It changed color
• It exploded
• It went out (extinguished)
• It burned brighter
In Priestley's second experiment in which both a plant and the candle were enclosed in the container, what occurred? (1 point)
• The candle was extinguished immediately
• The flame persisted longer than the original experiment
• It exploded
• It changed color

Answer 1

In Priestley's first experiment, the candle flame went out (extinguished).

In Priestley's second experiment, the flame persisted longer than the original experiment.