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H2O (Posted on 2002-11-13)

If hydrogen (H) is combustible and oxygen (O) is combustible, why does water (H₂O) water not explode?

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Water is the "ashes" left after the explosive combustion of hydrogen and oxygen. Any burning releases energy (heat) as the substances recombine into a more stable form. Water is the most stable form for a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen.

Posted by TomM on 2002-11-13 16:50:13

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