2007-01-02 04:01:05 · 8 answers · asked by rayleekp 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
WRONG!
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2007-01-02 04:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This would be true only if the torch were using fuel cells, since these do require oxygen gas to generate electricity. Ordinary batteries, whether zinc/carbon, lithium, nickel/cadmium etc. do not require oxygen, so the lack of oxygen in space would not be a problem. However, what would be a problem is the almost total vacuum of outer space: all conventional batteries contain a small amount of moisture (to make the mixture inside the battery electrically conducting) and even the most minute leak in the battery casing would cause the water inside to escape. Most commercially available batteries may have tiny leaks in the casing, but this isn't a problem down on earth. To have any sort of shelf-life, batteries for use in outer space would have to have specially reinforced casings to prevent even the tiniest leaks.
2007-01-04 19:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by deedsallan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they meant a torch as in the olympic torch not one with batteries which will work underwater, where there is no free oxygen as well as a Vacuum or outer space which are somewhat less accessible for easy experimentation.
2007-01-02 15:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by Tom Cobbley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A torch will work in space. The chemicals used to produce the current are totally enclosed and so is the bulb filament. The circuitry is very simple and would have no problem working the torch in a vacuum. HTH LOL
2007-01-03 14:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A torch that requires burning will not work without oxygen, but a flashlight using batteries and a light bulb will work, since it does not require a chemical reaction with oxygen.
2007-01-02 12:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Nicknamr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to re-read that. The chemical reaction that generates electricity in batteries occurs inside the sealed metal can of the battery so oxygen is not a factor.
2007-01-02 12:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cant see why not, the reaction in the battery to create the electron flow doesnt require oxygen. correct me if im wrong people
2007-01-02 12:04:07 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel_Son_Bonsai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it so , then how come underground sea , they use torch to see things.... since there is no point telling oxygen or any assertions.
2007-01-02 12:16:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anjana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋