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Why must you never put sealed bottles or aerosol spray cans on a fire?
Usually there is still air left in the container and when heated the air will start to try to expand and there is a chance of explosion. Its also to avoid liability, because all it takes is one to explode and injure someone for them to have a mess on their hands.
If oxygen is exposed to a glowing ember will it explode?
It should not explode. With what would the oxygen combust? About 20% of the air is oxygen. Oxygen does not readily combine with itself. However, if you put a spark into a cup of liquid hydrogen, I bet it would react rather violently. And there is a YouTube video of a fellow igniting charcoal with liquid oxygen. The oxygen does not explode, but the fire burns the charcoal really well. And the barbecue. And eventually the ground below the grill.
What is oxygen gas and hydrogen gas?
They are both diatomic gases. Hydrogen will explode in oxygen to produce water.
Can oxygen and grease explode?
Yes, it is possible and many accidents occured.
Why do cans rust over time?
because cans are made out metal. metal has a chemical reaction to oxygen. [water has oxygen in it so thats why water rusts when with water] the property of chemical property this is is called reactivity.
Will a mixture of propane and oxygen in a confined space explode?
Not on its own. It needs a source of ignition.
Do aerosol cans explode on airplanes?
no but my bottom does
Can anything explode in space?
Sure, things can explode in space as long as there is an oxygen source as well as something that will combust. A good example is the explosion on Apollo 13. There was an explosion when a spark occurred in the electric motor that stirred an oxygen tank in the service module.
Why do you have to wear a spacesuit on Saturn?
Because in space it is all made of carbon dioxide and no oxygen so people are not able to breath in space. The space suit allows you to breath in oxygen because there is an oxygen tank built inside.
Can you freeze food in metal cans?
yes but the cans expand in a frezer and later explode
What would you do if you were in space with limited oxygen?
Since you have a lack of oxygen your brain would swell because there is no oxygen in the blood. You would get frostbite because of the chilling temperatures and your head would explode.
What happens if you go outer space without a spacesuit?
you will die due to lack of oxygen contrary to movies, you won't explode
Why is fire a problem on a space station?
the fire would suck out all the oxygen and kill the people on board. The fire could also make the space station explode.
Could you explode in space?
Yes, you could explode in space by the pressure of the other planets.
Why do aerosol cans have a do not incinerate morning?
If they still have propellant they will explode when incinerated.
Why are spray cans labeled with abold warning sign that tells consumers not to dispose of the empty cans in an incinirator?
Cuz they will explode
Why is life on the moon impossible without a space suit?
Life on the moon is not possible with out a space suit because there is no oxygen for humans to breath. Also with out a space suit the pressure in space would or could make a body explode.
