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This is a complex thing.
Some rockets use spark plugs to ignite the fuel. The second- and third-stage engines on the Saturn V moon rocket did this. Those birds used either kerosene and oxygen, or hydrogen and oxygen, as fuel, and the most efficient way to set them off was just to stick two spark plugs off an old lawn mower or something in the engine.
There's another kind of rocket called a "hypergol." Hypergolic fuel combinations ignite spontaneously when mixed, and they can be kept at room temperature so they're a good thing to use if you are building a missile - since you probably aren't planning to launch missiles every day but they need to work when you do need to launch one, they put hypergolic propellants in it. There are a BUNCH of hypergolic propellants but hydrazine is very popular in the West. The problem with any of the hypergolic propellants is they're dangerous in every way they can be - flammable, corrosive, poisonous.
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How do rockets fly in outer space where there is no air?
The rockets that have been used carry their one oxygen for the combustion. Or they use a fuel that dosn't need to ignite. These latter propellants rely only on Newtons second law.
What type of chemical reaction caused the disaster on the space shuttle challenger?
It wasn't a chemical reaction; it was a physical reaction. The O rings (a type of gasket sealing the sections of the booster rockets) became too brittle due to cold weather. They failed and allowed the flames from the booster to melt and then ignite the external fuel tank. It was oxygen and liquid hydrogen
What chemical property is shown when hydrogen maeks a slpint ignite?
I think you mean oxygen. However, hydrogen itself might ignite if heated enough by the splint. The chemical property is, anyway, either carbon or hydrogen's affinity with oxygen.
Why does gasoline ignite?
Gasoline ignites because gasoline is flammable. (simple answer) A more detailed answer would be. Gasoline produces flammable vapors at a much lower temperature than almost any other 'common' chemical. It is the vapors that ignite rather than the chemical itself. Also Gasoline vapors are heavier than air. Any 'Flammable' chemical will ignite in the presence of an open flame or spark if there are sufficient fumes.
What chemical that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 degree Fahrenheit or below is identified by the term?
This is a pyrophoric material.
A material that will spontaneously ignite and burn when exposed to air is called what?
A material that will spontaneously ignite and burn when exposed to air is called pyrophoric. Pyrophoric materials are highly reactive and can pose fire hazards if not handled properly.
What is the thing on the end of a match?
The thing on the end of a match is called the match head. It is typically made from a mixture of oxidizing agents, sulfur, and glass powder, which ignite when struck against a rough surface. This chemical reaction produces the flame needed to light the match. The composition can vary between safety matches and strike-anywhere matches, affecting how they ignite.
Can you snort potassium?
If you did it would ignite inside your nose, severely burning you. Also you would get chemical burns inside your nose.
How things ignite?
Things ignite when a flammable material reaches its ignition temperature, which is the minimum temperature required for a substance to start burning. This causes a chemical reaction that releases heat and light, leading to combustion. The presence of oxygen is also necessary for ignition to occur, as it is a key component in the chemical reaction that produces fire.
What energy conversion occurs when a match is lit?
When a match is lit, chemical energy stored in the match head is converted to thermal energy through a chemical reaction called combustion. This thermal energy raises the temperature of the match head, causing it to ignite and release light and heat energy in the form of a flame.
What is a failed firework called?
A failed firework is often called a "dud" because it did not ignite or explode as intended.
Is flammability a chemical property?
Yes it is and, make no mistake, so is inflammability a chemical property.
