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Published Online: Feb 24, 2020
Page range: 23 - 43
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cdem-2019-0002
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© 2019 Zbigniew A. Szydło, published by Sciendo
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The history of fire is an important and fascinating topic, yet it is not covered in any school or university syllabus. In the present article, the author argues a case for its inclusion in chemistry teaching programs. He outlines some key points relating to investigations on the nature of combustion processes and the discovery of oxygen. Details are included for a class experiment with gunpowder, which is suitable for school pupils aged 13 to 15.