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) Responses It burned brighter It burned brighter It went out (extinguished) It went out (extinguished) It exploded It exploded It changed color

Answer 1

In Priestley's experiment, the candle flame went out (extinguished) when it was the only thing enclosed in the container. This experiment demonstrated that the candle requires oxygen to burn, which is consistent with what we now understand about combustion.