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No. Oxygen itself is not flammable, but it is necessary for fire. Fire is a chemical reaction between oxygen and a flammable substance. Fire is possible on Earth because ordinary air is 21% oxygen. Pure oxygen is considered a fire hazard because higher concentrations of oxygen will make it easier for a fire to ignite and will allow it to burn hotter and faster than normal.
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What is pure explosive?
Pure explosive refers to a substance or material that is highly reactive and capable of producing a rapid release of energy in the form of an explosion when ignited or subjected to a shock. Examples include TNT (trinitrotoluene) and RDX (cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine).
What is the difference between burning steel wool in air and burning it in a pure oxygen?
burns faster in pure oxygen as the percentage of oxygen is less in air
Is oxygen a substance or mixtures?
substance because you can write it as a formula
Does steel wool burn faster in air or pure oxygen?
Steel wool burns faster in pure oxygen compared to air. This is because pure oxygen provides a more efficient environment for combustion, allowing the steel wool to ignite and burn more rapidly. In air, the presence of other gases dilutes the oxygen, slowing down the burning process.
How do you define atomic state?
Some elements that are not chemically combined with any other substance exist as single atoms. Pure copper, pure lead, pure silver. Oxygen does not, the pure state of oxygen is a diatomic molecule, O2.
Why doesn't oxygen in an oxyacetylene torch burn without the acetylene yet medical oxygen is explosive?
Oxygen is not actually explosive. In an acetylene torch, the torch burns the acetylene and the oxygen only facilitates combustion, so it is not burning the oxygen. Hospitals warn of the explosion hazard of oxygen because pure oxygen accelerates the burn of fuel so fast that it is like an explosion. In common air there is roughly 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, all fuels must have oxygen to burn and when pure oxygen is introduced the fire then has more oxygen thus it accelerates the fire.
Can hydrogen gas be explosive in the presence of oxygen?
Yes, hydrogen gas can be explosive in the presence of oxygen. When hydrogen gas combines with oxygen in the right proportions and in the presence of an ignition source, it can produce a highly explosive mixture. This is why precautions are taken when handling and storing hydrogen gas.
Which is strong explosive amongTNT or gun powder or liquid oxygen or gun cotten?
TNT. Liquid Oxygen is not an explosive.TNT
Is oxygen pure or a mixture?
Oxygen is an element and a pure substance.
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.
Is sulfur an explosive substance?
No, sulphur in the pure form is not an explosive.
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
Can you safely carry oxygen in car trunk?
For the TEMPORARY transport of portable medical oxygen containers it is permitted. However (in the US) bottled Oxygen is considered an explosive danger (oxygen itself is not explosive but exposed to flame the rapid accelerant nature of oxygen is an explosive reaction). It would be foohardy at best and reckless at worst to make this a regular practice.
What are two chemicals that mix with water?
Pure Potassium or pure Sodium when mixed with water, creates an explosive reaction!!! ; ) .
Is pure oxygen dangerous?
Pure oxygen can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Breathing in pure oxygen at high concentrations can lead to oxygen toxicity in the body, causing symptoms such as dizziness, vision problems, and respiratory issues. It is important to use pure oxygen with caution and under appropriate supervision to avoid any potential risks.
When a plastique explosive explodes what is the chemical reaction?
Any fire or explosive need oxygen to burn but with explosives the oxygen is in the molecule and it reacts with itself. Fuels need external oxygen to cause a explosion. The chemical reaction varies depending on what compound were used to prepare the explosive normally a nitrate (NO, providing the oxygen) and carbon (C, as the fuel).
