How Did Joseph Priestley Contribute To Chemistry

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Priestley, little taught in science, began in his early thirties to teach himself. By 1767, knew how to produce carbonated water, published The History and Present State of Electricity, and he was named a Fellow of the Royal Society. He started teaching himself chemistry which to a lot of time and dedication which shows devotion. He also taught his sons about everything he learned. He also is the person who discovered oxygen. When Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen in 1774, he answered age-old questions of why and how things burn. An Englishman by birth, Priestley was deeply involved in politics and religion, as well as science. When his vocal support for the American and French revolutions made remaining in his homeland dangerous, Priestley