Lavoisier's Experiments on Combustion and Water

Dephlogisticated Air

1774

It bubbled up from the grain and dissolved in water.

<p>Oxygen gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inflammable air</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Lavoisier's experiments showed that water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.

A colorless, flammable gas that combines with oxygen to form water.

A gas that supports combustion, discovered by Priestley.

An outdated theory stating that burning releases a 'substance' called phlogiston.

Matter cannot be created or destroyed in chemical reactions.

The chemical process of burning, involving oxygen.

Priestley discovered oxygen and various gases during experiments.

Lavoisier heated mercury oxide to prove air contains oxygen.

Mass remains constant; no loss or gain during reactions.

Process of converting oxygen into energy, similar to combustion.

Air contains multiple gases, including oxygen and nitrogen.

Heat accelerates reactions between hydrogen and oxygen.

Lavoisier used a diamond to show mass conservation during combustion.

Priestley found that plants produce oxygen, refreshing air.

Term used by Priestley for oxygen before Lavoisier's naming.

Lavoisier extinguished a candle in a jar to measure air consumption.

Gas Lavoisier named azote, found as part of air.

Lavoisier's combustion studies showed mass increase after burning.

Henry Cavendish created 'inflammable air', leading to hydrogen discovery.

Priestley noted mint refreshed carbon dioxide air.

Lavoisier proved elements could exist in different forms.

Lavoisier's publication containing the first element table.

Lavoisier's role allowing access to a laboratory for experiments.

Marie-Anne assisted Lavoisier in scientific work.

Lavoisier observed gases produced when heating substances.

Gases like carbon dioxide released during combustion.

Lavoisier replicated Priestley's experiments to verify results.

Lavoisier's use of weighing to support conservation of mass.

Processes that involve the transformation of substances.

Lavoisier's approach focused on measurement and replicable results.

Revolutionized chemistry with accurate experiments and theories.