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fire works contain black powder aka gun powder. it consists of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium oxide. when ignited, the charcoal acts like a slower burning fuel, sulfur makes the smell (kind of like eggs) and the potassium oxide goes boom.
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What is a fire suppressant used for?
A fire suppressant is used to remove one of 3 things from a fire. Depending on what the suppressant is, it operates by removing ONE of the 3. IE: CO2 works by removing the OXYGEN from the fire, water works by removing HEAT, and something like a fire fighting foam works by removing heat and the FUEL, by causing a blanketing action between flame and the fuel.
How hot does pencil lead have to be to explode?
Pencil lead used to explode fairly easily when I lived in Bulgaria in 1995. We used to make it explode with only a lighter. It would take about a minute to make a 2 inch piece of lead explode. When I moved to America, I was sad to find that American pencil lead does not explode.
If you drop a nuclear rod will it explode?
No. Just like dropping a firecracker won't cause it to explode.
What kind of energy uses fire works?
Fireworks uses chemical energy. They produce heat and light energy.
Why does a balloon not explode with air?
it does
Did rtruth explode?
no rtruth did not blowup the cued the fire works He jumped out of his shoes and ran out behind the stadium
Do kittens explode when you fire them out of a cannon?
no
What will explode in a fire?
not baking soda
If a pickup truck catches fire in the engine will the truck explode when the fire gets to the gas tank?
No. A fuel tank will not explode just because it is on fire. However, it will feed the fire and make it worse.
If you throw a battery in a fire will the battery explode?
Yes, it very well may explode.
Can you explode a marshmallow?
Yes if you put the in the fire.
Does dog poop explode when you set it on fire?
No.
How does natural gas explode?
By burning. It needs to get fire. If the amount of gas is big enough it will "explode".
How does a car explode?
They can catch fire and burn up but they only explode in the movies. gasoline and a match
Will a soild 3 inch thick poured concrete square fire pit crack or explode?
explode
Does dried cooked spaghetti explode when lit on fire?
no. no it does not.
Can lightning strike a fire pit?
no or else it will explode
