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Hydrogen is a very flammable substance and will combust readily with oxygen when lit. A small amount of hydrogen that is combusted will produce a pop sound (pop test) but if large amounts of hydrogen is present then an explosion (I wouldn't call it that, but I guess it is) will happen.
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∙ 7y agoA hydrogen explosion is very dangerous; I lived two hydrogen explosions (the first very small, the second larger but still at laboratory level) but I will not ever forget the incredible destructive effect and out fright.
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∙ 8y agoThe same thing that happens when anything else explodes: It tears stuff up.
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∙ 16y agoA spark or flame will do the trick.
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∙ 16y agowith a match
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What is the gas produced when sodium reacts with water?
Sodium metal is very reactive and would explode when in contact with water and produce hydrogen gas.
Can hydrogen gas relight a flame?
No. Oxygen gas relights flames. Hydrogen gas will explode in the presence of fire, giving a 'squeaky pop'
Can Hydrogen explode on its own?
Yes, when hydrogen explodes it produces water.
Will hydrogen sulfide explode?
Yes. Hydrogen sulfide is extremely flammable.
Why does lithium explode when in water?
Lithium floats on water because it is less dense than water.
What is oxygen gas and hydrogen gas?
They are both diatomic gases. Hydrogen will explode in oxygen to produce water.
Why is Helium gas used in gas balloons instead of hydrogen gas?
Hydrogen is highly flammable and can easily explode. Helium is a more stable gas.
What gas makes a popping noise when you light it?
The gas making the popping noise is hydrogen.
What gas can explode?
Flourine (with hydrogen, even in the cold and dark), also Chlorine (when exposed to sunlight with hydrogen)
What is the gas produced when sodium reacts with water?
Sodium metal is very reactive and would explode when in contact with water and produce hydrogen gas.
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 would happen if you hold a burning stick under hydrogen gas?
If anything burning is inserted into, or placed around a mass of Hydrogen gas, it will ignite the Hydrogen, causing it to "explode". The resulting explosion is very hot, and if done with too much Hydrogen gas, can be dangerous. Exercise caution when preforming this.
Why is helium gas safer than hydrogen gas?
Because hydrogen is reactive and combines with oxygen, while helium is inert.
Is pure hydrogen dangerous?
According to Wikipedia:"Hydrogen gas forms explosive mixtures with air if it is 4-74% concentrated and with chlorine if it is 5-95% concentrated. The mixtures spontaneously explode by spark, heat or sunlight. The hydrogen autoignition temperature, the temperature of spontaneous ignition in air, is 500 °C (932 °F)."
If Jupiter is a gas planet why doesn't lightning make it explode?
Explosions like that are caused by rapid chemical reactions. Jupiter is made up mostly of hydrogen. For hydrogen to explode, it needs something to react with. It usually reacts with oxygen. But on Jupiter, there is no oxygen. The only other gas that exists on Jupiter in significant amounts is helium. Helium does not react with hydrogen. So without a gas to react with, the planet is safe from explosion.
Can Hydrogen explode on its own?
Yes, when hydrogen explodes it produces water.
Would a balloon exploded filled with gas?
A balloon filled with hydrogen can explode.
