Combustion
Andrea Vargas, Morgan Rowe, & Lexi Alcombright
Precautions
Be careful when mixing substances that may hold atoms that when combined may combust.
Wear appropriate lab clothing when performing experiments with materials that can combust.
Actions
MOVE. If something explodes near you, we kindly advise you to evacuate the area.
Seek medical attention immediately if skin is burned or exposed to chemicals.
Real Life Applications
Oxygen + Hydrocarbon = Water and Carbon Dioxide
Signs of Chemical Reactions
- Color change
- Formation of a precipitate
- Temperature change
- Formation of gas
- Odor change