What two household materials cause the biggest explosion when set on fire?

Answer 1

The most explosive household materials that I know everyone should probably have in their house are Gunpowder, and either natural gas or propane.
Just don't go blowing yourself up!!!

Answer 2

This question is virtuallly impossible to answer.

Explosions are a result of rapid, uncontrolled oxidation. Fire is not necessarily needed for a rapid, uncontrolled oxidation. Often fire (which is rapid oxidation in which noticible heat and light are produced) is results from but is not a cause of the explosion.

What I find most interesting is that you are asking the question in the first place. Why are you interested in knowing what easily procured household materials can create the largest explosion? I can think of no honorable reason to be asking such.

If you are really interested in rapid, uncontrolled, oxidation that results in explosions, first learn and master the concepts of oxidation and reduction. After you master that, then learn what promotes such behavior. By this time you would have a degree in Chemistry and not be interested in explosions for explosion's sake.

If you don't want to become a Chemistry grad, but want to set off explosions, perhaps you should consider a career in the military. You could put this fascination to good use.

Answer 3

Paint is the biggest household. hazardous waste stream—so buy only what you need. ...can cause an explosion.

Don't ever set fire to your gas stove or water heater either.

Answer 4

A man's vest and ladies thongs !!