2007-02-09 18:48:30 · 4 answers · asked by FranceandRussia#1 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
This was a stupid question don't answer this please.
2007-02-09 18:58:34 · update #1
Most chemicals are unstable in terms of the fact that they will do reactions to try and improve their stability by releasing energy, but usually the quantity of energy is quite small. An explosive is a chemical that will release a large amount of energy very quickly, and also a lot of gas to "push back" the atmosphere.
2007-02-09 19:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no all because an item is unstable goes not mean it will explode. All an unstable item goes is go from one state/compound to another compound/state. Now explosions can happen then the RATE of expandsion ie solid to gas extends for too quickly for the surronding to adjust or an exotermethic reaction there heat lost is far too much for the surronding to handle as well.
2007-02-10 03:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Hex Vision 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that they are usually "UNSTABLE" and you have to make them stable, EXAMPLE: Pure "Sodium" must be kept packed in Kerosene in a lab, why ? Because if it comes into contact with ANY moisture, such as in damp air, it will EXPLODE because it is inherently "UNSTABLE", the Kerosene keeps all water away from the element, keeping it stable while being stored.
2007-02-10 03:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah so wot is ur question in that??
well if u pull of an electron then an element is unstable and is lookin for electron so that it and have a stable outer shell...if that is what u mean...that is y there are radioactive materials they out basically pull of electrons of anything
2007-02-10 02:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋