The rise and fall of the phlogiston theory: a tool to explain the use of models in science education
The phlogiston theory was established around 1700 and lasted for about one hundred years. According to the Phlogiston Theory, phlogiston is released during heating processes, and the remaining material becomes lighter. The demise of this theory started with Lavoisier’s new insights into the phenomen...
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| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Chemistry Teacher International |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cti-2023-0025 |