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Why will a container of has explode if it is heated?

because of the presssue


Why will a container of gas explode if it is heated?

Heating a container of gas increases the pressure inside the container as the gas particles gain more kinetic energy and move faster. If the pressure exceeds the container's capacity to hold it, the container can rupture or explode. This is due to the buildup of internal pressure interacting with the container's structural integrity.


What happens to the speed of gas when heated?

The speed of the gas particles will increase as they are heated. That is why the pressure in a container increases. The particles are hitting the walls of the container with more force as they are heated.


Does Liquid nitrogen explode with heat?

Liquid nitrogen expands rapidly when heated, which can lead to a pressure build-up. If contained in a sealed container, this pressure can cause the container to rupture explosively. Liquid nitrogen itself does not explode when heated, but the rapid expansion can lead to potential safety hazards.


What happens to gas ina container when it is heated?

The gas molecules receive kinetic energy and start to vibrate


How does the pressure of an enclose gas in a rigid container change when the gas is heated?

It doesn't change


What occurs when a rigid container of gas is heated?

Given that the container is "rigid" the size of the container holding the gas cannot change. Since the volume of the container remains constant, so too does the volume of the gas. The pressure however will increase.


How do aerosol cans explode when heated?

Any pressurized container will "explode" when heated to a high enough temperature. The gas inside expands when heated increasing the pressure inside the container until the container cannot hold it any more and fails (ruptures). The contents of the can may be a flammable liquid that is vaporized by the heat and loss of containment. This gas may ignite causing an explosion or flash fire. This is known as a BLEVE, a Boiling Liquid/Expanding Vapor Explosion. Additionally, the plastic components of the aerosol can valve can fail under high temperature, as when the can is tossed into a fire, allowing a jet of liquid to come out of the can. This may not cause the can wall to rupture, but if the product or the propellant are flammable, it can still result in a fireball.


What would result from increasing the temperature of a gas in a container that cannot expand would it explode or stay solitary?

If the gas cannot expand, increasing its temperature would lead to an increase in pressure within the container. The container may rupture or explode if the pressure exceeds its capacity. It is important to control the temperature and pressure within the container to prevent such incidents.


Why does hydrochloric acid and aluminum explode when closed in container?

When hydrochloric acid comes into contact with aluminum, a chemical reaction occurs that produces hydrogen gas. If this reaction is enclosed in a container, the pressure inside the container increases as more gas is produced. Once the pressure reaches a critical point, the container may explode due to the buildup of gases.


What happens if sulfuric acid is heated too high?

If sulfuric acid is heated too high, it can decompose into sulfur trioxide and water vapor. This can lead to an increase in pressure within the container, potentially causing it to explode. Additionally, there is a risk of the sulfuric acid releasing toxic sulfur dioxide gas into the environment.


What happens when you heat gun powder on a stove?

it will blow up ur stuff Answer 2: Gunpowder in an open container and heated will not blow up. When its temperature reaches its flashpoint [the temperature at which it burns] it will burn. It will burn very vigorously and may burn you but unless you have it confined in a container, it will not explode. If you confine it in a container and then heat it, it becomes a bomb and then it will explode.