Would An Atomic bomb Explode In Space?

Answer 1

If you're asking whether an atomic bomb needs oxygen to react with, the answer is no. All the atoms that are involved with the nuclear reaction are contained within the bomb itself. This is a nuclear reaction, not a chemical one. It's not a "burn" so it's not particularly interesting that it doesn't require oxygen!

Rocket fuels truly burn and there are a number of rocket propellants. Some actually require oxygen to be added. Some have all the chemical elements that they need in order react completely. These "burns" occur without difficulty in the vacuum of space.

For that matter, a gun would fire in the vacuum of space too, or even underwater! The propellant in a firearms cartridge is nitrocellulose (with or without some nitroglycerine). This chemical mixture has enough oxygen in it already to supply the "burning" reaction. I wouldn't recommend firing a gun underwater though, because the resistance of the water might make the pressure in the barrel high enough to explode the weapon!

Answer 2

definite. incredibly, a number of atomic bombs have been exploded in area contained in the Nineteen Fifties and Nineteen Sixties. by the way, chemical explosives, like gunpowder, can explode in area too. Small explosive quotes are used to chop up rocket tiers, launch nosecones, etc.

Answer 3

Freeman Dyson designed a star ship powered by surplus A-Bombs (or H-Bombs)

Answer 4

Yes. It is not a combustion. It just needs to reach a critical mass of radioactive material for the reaction to take place.

Answer 5

of course it would. All it needs is its core of enriched uranium. Unlike a classical bomb it does not require oxygen.

Answer 6

Yes.but since there's no gravity,it might jsut break apart before the explosion has a chance to happen.

Answer 7

Yes, the reaction would be the same.

Answer 8

Yes, except I think it is forbidden by international treaties.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

Yes. That is basicaly what the sun is.