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Is it true that the scientists in charge of the first hydrogen bomb test calculated the probability that the explosion would initiate a chain reaction of the hydrogen in ocean water?
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∙ 15y ago
Maybe. They would have had to think of all the possible side effects but the chance of this happening is tiny.
There are two explosions in a hydrogen bomb: a fission reaction of uranium or plutonium. This then creates the heat and pressure in the centre of the explosion to initiate the fusion reaction and explosion. The chances of the fission reaction causing a chain reaction in the water is very small as it needs large unstable nuclei to react like U235 but there is none in the sea. The chances of the fusion reaction creating a chain reaction is even less because the fusing elements need to be at millions of degrees and the sea is not a million degrees.
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One atom of hydrogen reacts with one atom of chlorine forming one molecule of hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid). An atom of hydrogen has less mass than one of chlorine so 1 gram of hydrogen contains more hydrogen atoms than one gram of chlorine.
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What is more stronger a comet explosion or a nuke explosion?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen as an alternative fuel?
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In the test tube which gas 'pops' when a burning splint is inserted?
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Exothermic
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The explosion of a hydrogen bomb.
Why does an explosion occur when hydrogen is added to fire?
Hydrogen itself is highly flammable. If it comes in contact with an open flame it will ignite and burn very rapidly, resulting in an explosion.
How does hydrogen gas cause explosion on nuclear reactors?
A spark or other heat source causes the accumulated hydrogen to react with oxygen in the air, making very hot steam. If there is enough hydrogen an explosion results.
Is hydrogen deadly?
Hydrogen is not toxic, but in its elemental form it is highly flammable. Mishandling it can result in an explosion.
What is the biggest know explosion in history?
The biggest explosion in history was the detonation of the Hydrogen bomb in the Bikini Atoll in the 1950s.
What is the name of the hydrogen explosion in 1920's?
The Hindenburg disaster.
How the melting and boiling point of hydrogen was calculated?
They were measured, not calculated.
What happens when fire mixes with hydrogen?
If there is enough oxygen, the hydrogen will ignite and burn rapidly, possible leading to an explosion.
