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Why methane can explode if the conditions are right?

Methane can explode when mixed with air at a certain concentration (5-15%) and ignited by a spark or flame. The combustion of methane releases a large amount of heat, causing a rapid increase in pressure that can lead to an explosion. This is why methane gas leaks in confined spaces like mines, buildings, or pipelines pose a significant explosion risk.


Which pairs of gases is the cause of occurrence of most of the explosions in mines?

exploding gases causes gas to explode in mines


What is the abbreviation of methane?

The chemical symbol for methane is CH4.


How is methane bad for your body when smocking cigarettes?

Methane is a highly explosive gas. If cigarettes gave off any significant amount of methane, they would explode! The amount in cigarette smoke is of the same order as that in the Earth's atmosphere (0.000179%) which, as cigarette smoke is mainly "fresh air", is probably the source of most of it in cigarette smoke. The health hazard of methane is not its toxicity but, when there is sufficient of it in the air we breathe (over 20%), not enough oxygen reaches the lungs and we can suffocate. Methane is also produced by bacteria in animals' (including humans') instestines which results in "flatulence" (to use the medical term!). You are more likely to suffocate in a field of "flatulent" cows than by breathing in cigarette smoke.


Is methane gas bad for the environment?

The gas Methane is not Toxic , however it is highly flammable and can form many explosive mixtures with air. It's violently reactive with oxidizers, halogens, and some halogen-containing compounds. Methane is also an asphyxiant and may displace oxygen in an enclosed space. Asphyxia may result if the oxygen concentration is reduced to below 19.5% by displacement. When structures are built on or near landfills, methane off-gas can penetrate the buildings' interiors and expose occupants to significant levels of methane.

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Why can methane explode if conditions are right?

Methane can explode if conditions are right because,


Why methane can explode if the conditions are right?

Methane can explode when mixed with air at a certain concentration (5-15%) and ignited by a spark or flame. The combustion of methane releases a large amount of heat, causing a rapid increase in pressure that can lead to an explosion. This is why methane gas leaks in confined spaces like mines, buildings, or pipelines pose a significant explosion risk.


When does methane explode?

Methane can explode when its concentration in the air is between 5% and 15% and there is an ignition source present. It is highly flammable and can ignite with a spark, flame, or heat source, causing an explosion in confined spaces.


Can you explode from farting a load?

No, but the can be set on fire due to the fact that they contain methane. Methane is a flamable gas.


Will fart explode by fire?

No, but you might burn yourself down there.


Which pairs of gases is the cause of occurrence of most of the explosions in mines?

exploding gases causes gas to explode in mines


How often do oil rigs explode?

One a while not often depends what happens like a methane bubble can escape and explode or something like that there's other reason this happens it wasn't intentional if not agreed improve what I have stated


Is there posibility to explode inside the septic tank?

While part of the gasses given off by the decomposition of toilet solids are methane there is a greater preponderance of carbon dioxide and other none inflammable gases. To get methane to burn it has to be cleaned.


If a cow swallows a remote controlled lighter and it was activated would the methane inside the cow make it explode?

No. In order for there to be an explosion there has to be copious oxygen gas - of which there is none inside of a cow.


What is the verb for explode?

The verb for explode is "explode."


Is methane toxic?

First of all, methane (CH4) is explosive. It's not merely flammable in its gaseous state. Methane, though not toxic, can displace oxygen and an individual in a methane infiltrated environment can asphixiate. It is also rates fairly high as a greenhouse gas, and its on the list of "bad" things in the atmosphere that contribute to the increase in the rate at which the earth is warming. A link can be found below.


What is the formula of flouro methane?

CH3F - monofluoro methane or fluoro methane CH2F2 - difluoro methane CHF3 - trifluoroo methane CF4 - tetrafluoro methane