Difference between revisions of "Explosive"
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| + | [[File:ExplosiveSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[explosive]] [[chemical]]s.]] | ||
| + | An [[explosive]] substance is one which can [[Chemical Reaction|react]] very quickly, without needing [[oxygen]] from the [[air]], that produces a lot of [[gas]] during the [[Chemical Reaction|reaction]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Explosive Substances=== | ||
| + | : [[Explosive]]s [[Chemical Reaction|react]] very quickly at high [[temperature]]s. | ||
| + | : [[Explosive]] substances may contain [[oxygen]] or another [[Oxidising Agent|oxidising agent]] that allow it to [[Chemical Reaction|react]] without the need for [[oxygen]] in the [[air]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:15, 4 December 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An explosive substance is one which can react very quickly, without needing oxygen from the air, that produces a lot of gas during the reaction.
About Explosive Substances
- Explosives react very quickly at high temperatures.
- Explosive substances may contain oxygen or another oxidising agent that allow it to react without the need for oxygen in the air.