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hydrogen is an unstable gas so therefore it is not stabled enough too protect itself from not catching fire.hydrogen is an unstable gas so therefore it is not stabled enough too protect itself from not catching fire.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt's not explosive, it's reactive because there is only one electron in the valence shell.
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How does hydrogen pollute the air?
Hydrogen is not a pollutant. It is controlled as a flammable gas in confined spaces.
Is hydrogen gas a poison gas?
No, but it is dangerous in large amounts, because it is an asphyxiant gas. Also, it's extremely flammable.
Can hydrogen gas relight a flame?
No. Oxygen gas relights flames. Hydrogen gas will explode in the presence of fire, giving a 'squeaky pop'
What element is colorless gas and used in balloons?
'Helium' because it is also an INERT (Noble) gas. Hydrogen could be used to make the balloon float/rise, but hydrogen is a flammable gas. On explosion you will have a flash of flame.
Why isn't hydrogen used in blimps?
In 1931, a large passenger dirigible lifted with hydrogen burst into flames while landing in Lakehurst, NJ. Since then, hydrogen has been considered too dangerous to use in airships under normal conditions.because hydrogen is a very flammable gas and can catch fire easily on an airship.an example of this is the Hindenburg in 1937
Why don't they use hydrogen gas in airships nowadays?
hydrogen is VERY flammable, which makes it an unpleasant choice.
A property of hydrogen gas?
It is flammable
What is a flammable colorless gas?
hydrogen
Why is hydrogen gas is not used in balloons?
Hydrogen is too flammable
A light colourless gas that is flammable?
Hydrogen gas is the lightest gas and extremely 'flammable', rather called explosive.
What is combastable gas?
Flammable- like Hydrogen.
What gas is the lightest of all elements and is highly flammable?
Hydrogen is the lightest of all elements and is extremely flammable. It is also the most plentiful gas in the universe.
Is hydrogen a radiation?
No. Hydrogen is an element. In its elemental form it is a flammable gas.
Can Hydrogen harm people?
Yes. Hydrogen gas is highly flammable.
What word means a flammable colorless gas?
Hydrogen is the answer.
What gas is most flammable chlorine hydrogen oxygen neon nitrogen?
Hydrogen
A flammable gas once used to fill blimps?
Hydrogen is not used in blimps any longer because it is flammable and dangerous (see: Hindenberg)
