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

Answer 1

In Priestley's experiment, the candle flame in the first experiment went out (extinguished) when it was the only thing enclosed in the container. This occurred because the candle consumed the available oxygen inside the container, leading to the flame being extinguished.