When a burning candle is placed inside a closed container it stops burning . Has the saturation of air inside the container by phlogiston no role in extinguishing the candle inside the container ?

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Saturation of air inside the container by phlogiston is responsible for the extinguishing the candle inside the container as air inside the container cannot accommodate more phlogiston.

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When a burning candle is placed inside a closed container it stops burning . Has the saturation of air inside the container by phlogiston no role in extinguishing the candle inside the container ?

Hi, Saturation of air inside the container by phlogiston is responsible for the extinguishing the candle inside the container as air inside the container cannot accommodate more phlogiston. Regards

Hi,

Saturation of air inside the container by phlogiston is responsible for the extinguishing the candle inside the container as air inside the container cannot accommodate more phlogiston.

Regards