Asked by Rafael Summo on Jul 03, 2024
When TNT detonates, what happens to the carbon atoms?
A) They burn.
B) They are reduced to powder.
C) They reduce.
D) They oxidize.
TNT
Trinitrotoluene, a chemical compound used as an explosive, recognized by its chemical formula C7H5N3O6.
Carbon Atoms
The basic building blocks of most organic compounds, each consisting of six protons, six electrons, and a varying number of neutrons.
Oxidize
A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons or hydrogen, often involving the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.
- Gain insight into the ways energy is discharged in explosions.
- Elaborate on the significance of oxygen sources for explosions and the contribution of oxygen in the dynamics of explosive reactions.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the ways energy is discharged in explosions.
- Elaborate on the significance of oxygen sources for explosions and the contribution of oxygen in the dynamics of explosive reactions.