What did Priestley observe about the burning of a candle in a closed space?

What did Priestley observe about the burning of a candle in a closed space?
  1. The candle burned continuously
  2. The candle burned out quickly
  3. The candle burned longer than usual
  4. The candle did not burn at all

Solution

Priestley observed that a candle burning in a closed space soon gets extinguished. He concluded that breathing animals and burning candles somehow damage the air.

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