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When pure oxygen comes in contact with oil, it can lead to a fire or explosion. Oxygen supports combustion, and when combined with a flammable substance like oil, it can ignite and cause a rapid burning reaction. This is why it is important to keep oil away from oxygen sources to prevent accidents.
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Does oxygen occur naturally in its pure form?
It depends on what you mean by the pure form of Oxygen. Air is about 20% Oxygen. It comes as a molecule of two atoms of oxygen tied together. The chemical formula is O₂ but a single oxygen would be O. A single oxygen molecule does not exist in nature.
What element might be used when storing pure phosphorus to keep it from reacting?
Pure phosphorus can be stored in water to prevent it from reacting with oxygen in the air and catching fire. Water acts as a protective layer around the phosphorus, preventing direct contact with oxygen.
Why do oxygen gauges read use no oil?
If you look closely at a regulator gauge you will see the instructions USE NO OIL. There is a reason for this. If pure oxygen or high pressure gas comes in contact with oil it can ignite and cause a fire.
Is oxygen a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Neither. Oxygen is an element, which is a pure substance and not a mixture.
Is oxygen gas pure or impure?
Oxygen gas is considered to be a pure substance because it consists of only one type of atom, which is oxygen.
Can grease ignite in oxygen systems?
Yes. Anytime pure Oxygen comes in contact with hydro-carbons such as high-octane fuel gas, hydraulic fluid and some greases, the combination will ignite even without a heat source.
What happens in a positive test for oxygen gas?
A glowing splint will burst into flame/smoke in pure oxygen (using a test tube).
How do you know that the raw foods contained catalase?
When the catalase comes in contact with hydrogen peroxide, it turns the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water. The bubbles you see in the foam are pure oxygen bubbles being created by the catalase.
What happens when metals react with pure gas?
If the gas is oxygen, the oxide of the metal is most likely to form.
Is oxygen pure or a mixture?
Oxygen is an element and a pure substance.
Can peroxide cause burns?
Yes, pure hydrogen peroxide can cause burns when it comes into contact with the skin.
What happens if you don't get enough oxygen in your diet?
We obtain oxygen by breathing, not by eating. Oxygen does not have to be present in the diet, at least, not in pure form. The compounds that make up our food do include oxygen. That is unavoidable. If you eat anything other than pure salt, there is oxygen in the molecules that you are eating. Water contains oxygen as well (H2O, two hydrogen and one oxygen).
How do you find pure oxygen?
Canisters of pure oxygen can be purchased from chemical supply companies. You can also produce pure oxygen through electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Why pure oxygen can't be breathed?
Pure oxygen can be breathed. Pure oxygen is often given to patients in hospital that have low O2 saturation.
Describe the make up of pure water?
Chemically pure water is simply dihydrogen oxide or hydronium hydroxide. Distilled pure water is chemically pure water plus some gases (oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from contact with the air and possibly some light organics with B.P. s around 100oC De ionized pure water is chemically pure water with non-polar compounds and potentially some gases and microorganisms plus some gases (oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from contact with the air Filtered pure water is chemically pure water with no organic or inorganic particles but any dissolved materials and salts plus some gases (oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from contact with the air Carbon filtered water is chemically pure water and no particulate or organic components and no dissolved metals plus some gases (oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from contact with the air.
What is the answer to the March 20 2008 Wheel of Fortune bonus or final puzzle?
PURE OXYGEN pure oxygen mar 20 2008 it was pure oxygen
What would happen if you were to fill a balloon with oxygen?
Filling a balloon with pure oxygen can be dangerous as oxygen accelerates combustion. It can create a highly flammable environment, increasing the risk of fire or explosion. It is not recommended to fill balloons with pure oxygen.
