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Gasses in the atmosphere are given some energy (activation energy), this energy is used for the activation of the explosion. As a few gas particles react, they then have higher energy and as they collide into other air particles it causes them to react. This happens rapidly and thus an explosion occurs. I think. Think of it as an exothermic reaction, but uncontroled.
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What happens when you force gas into a smaller space?
it might explode if you put it in a smaller space.
What would happed if you turn off the burner?
(This is assuming you have not turned off the gas supply and that you are indoors in a not very well ventilated room). The gas would leak out and the next time you lit a flame in the room it would explode.
When the temperature of a gas increases does the volume of the gas increase in a rigid steel container?
No, because the gas is in a rigid steel container, its volume cannot increase as the temperature increases (assuming the steel does not deform). Instead, the pressure of the gas inside the container will increase. Of course, if the pressure is high enough, the container will explode, lowering the pressure and causing the gas to expand.
What happens when a nuclear reactor in a nuclear submarrine explodes?
It can't explode like a nuclear bomb. It could have a steam explosion, as can any steam power plant. It is also possible for it to build up hydrogen gas if it runs too hot and damages its fuel rods, the hydrogen could explode.
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.
Can methane explode?
MethaneYes, methane is a gas that can explode.
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 star run out of gas then causing it to explode?
OK maybe when is runs out of gas all the gas around it will explode because the heat of the star too. so that is why the stars explode
Will a bonfire explode a watermelon via pressure?
yes because a fire can explode gas watermelon is pretending to be the gas!
How can a house explode?
gas leak
Do cows explode if they have to much gas in them?
No.
What chemicals explode?
Nitro Glycerine and Gas Nitro Glycerine and Gas
Will WD-40 explode on contact with natural gas?
WD-40 and natural gas both need a source of ignition like a flame to explode.
What happens when diamond turns into gas?
It would be Explode
Can natural gas explode?
yes if in a cylinder and ignited
What is a bad thing about natural gas?
Natural gas can explode. Natural gas is a non-renewable resource.
What gas type doesn't explode?
Inert gases, such as argon, helium, neon and nitrogen, are not toxic and do not burn or explode.
