good post. One question, why hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen do not combust. Is it necessary that the reaction is under specified conditions?
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good post. One question, why hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen do not combust. Is it necessary that the reaction is under specified conditions?
Hey thanx for reading and asking a good question!
Actually hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen can combust, but specific conditions are required for the reaction to occur. These conditions include an ignition source (heat) and the right mixture of gases within the flammable range. The flammable range for hydrogen is between 4% to 75% volume in air, while for oxygen, it is between 12% to 75% volume in air.
In normal atmospheric conditions, the gases are not within the flammable range, so combustion doesn't happen spontaneously. But with the right proportions and an ignition source, combustion can occur.
I understand, I assumed it was something related to concentration. Thanks for clarifying my question.