Phlogiston theory
The phlogiston theory states that the every combustible substance on this planet contains phlogiston. When a combustible substance is burned, phlogiston is released into the air. The people behind the phlogiston theory believed that the whenever a substance sets on fire, the fire gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston was believed be the kind of gas which causes fire. Without phlogiston, the combustible substance won’t be able to set on fire.
In the late 1660’s a scientist named as Johann Joachim Becher tried to explain the phlogiston theory. He thought that the every substance which is present on this planet has a different kind of earth. For each earth substance …show more content…
He stated that when a metal corrodes a process known as combustion is involved. This means that during the corroding of metal phlogiston is released. So, when a metal is heated, the metal starts to change into its metallic oxide so, during that process phlogiston is released. The theory presented by Stahl was not reliable because it created misconceptions. For example, when a material is burned, the weight of the ash of burned organic materials is always less the actual weight of the organic material. But when metal is heated to convert it into calx. The weight of the calx is always more than the actual weight of the metal. Although, Stahl’s idea was a bit complexed and unreliable, but his idea contributed a lot towards the development of the phlogiston …show more content…
For example, when a candle burns it gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston keeps on building up inside the jar and there comes a time when there is no room left for phlogiston. So, the candle flame will go out. If noxious air is present in the jar then the candle flame will go out faster. Same will happen if a mouse is trapped inside the jar. The mouse will release off phlogiston as he breathers and phlogiston will start to build up inside the jar and after some time the jar will be fully filled up phlogiston thus, causing the mouse to
The phlogiston theory states that the every combustible substance on this planet contains phlogiston. When a combustible substance is burned, phlogiston is released into the air. The people behind the phlogiston theory believed that the whenever a substance sets on fire, the fire gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston was believed be the kind of gas which causes fire. Without phlogiston, the combustible substance won’t be able to set on fire.
In the late 1660’s a scientist named as Johann Joachim Becher tried to explain the phlogiston theory. He thought that the every substance which is present on this planet has a different kind of earth. For each earth substance …show more content…
He stated that when a metal corrodes a process known as combustion is involved. This means that during the corroding of metal phlogiston is released. So, when a metal is heated, the metal starts to change into its metallic oxide so, during that process phlogiston is released. The theory presented by Stahl was not reliable because it created misconceptions. For example, when a material is burned, the weight of the ash of burned organic materials is always less the actual weight of the organic material. But when metal is heated to convert it into calx. The weight of the calx is always more than the actual weight of the metal. Although, Stahl’s idea was a bit complexed and unreliable, but his idea contributed a lot towards the development of the phlogiston …show more content…
For example, when a candle burns it gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston keeps on building up inside the jar and there comes a time when there is no room left for phlogiston. So, the candle flame will go out. If noxious air is present in the jar then the candle flame will go out faster. Same will happen if a mouse is trapped inside the jar. The mouse will release off phlogiston as he breathers and phlogiston will start to build up inside the jar and after some time the jar will be fully filled up phlogiston thus, causing the mouse to