Which scientific instrument did Priestley use to isolate oxygen?
Pneumatic trough
Bunsen burner
Spectroscope
Microscope
Answer
Joseph Priestley used a pneumatic trough to isolate oxygen. This instrument allowed him to collect gases over water or mercury, which was crucial in his discovery of oxygen and other "airs" (gases).
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