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Question

if this universe contains everything particle atoms or what ever there called..would it be possible for an atomic explosion in space? LOL


just a dumb thought.

but could it be possible?

Answer 1

no lol or even maybe.but if you cut an atom in half and send one oh lets say untied states and the other one in africa and vibrate the other half of the atom the other piece will also do the same thing the other half is dong pretty cool eh?

Answer 2

A star is a constant and giant nuclear explosion.

Generally, atoms are too far apart to interact at the nuclear level. But where there is substanrtial matter, like some of the giant gas clouds, matter will contract over time, due to internal gravity of the cloud. If there is enough mass, eventually a star will be born due to extreme gravitational pressure on the atoms in the center of the mass.

Every star (inluding the sun) represents a a nuclear explosion – a constant mass of fusion bombs, like hydrogen bombs

Answer 3

Of course. In fact what you are probably referring to is more accurately called a nuclear explosion, and because such an event does not require oxygen to occur it is quite possible. I think that nuclear tests have actually been performed in space. Stars, in essence, are undergoing continuous internal nuclear explosions which are contained by their gravitational influence.

Chemical explosives are a different story (chemical explosions should be termed atomic explosions, because they involve atoms rather that only atomic nucleii). Chemical explosions occur when materials burn in a fast, almost uncontrolled fashion. Because an oxidizer is required it is extremely unlikely for a chemical explosion to occur naturally. However, if oxygen (or another oxidizer) is concentrated with a burnable material and ignited an explosion can occur. Rocket engines work because of a continuous chemical explosion, and they work quite well in a vacuum.

Answer 4

I guess it depends on how specific you define an atomic explosion. In our technology, an atomic explosion is the extremely rapid nuclear breakdown of radioactive material.
A supernova is like a nuclear bomb in a way - it's a massive explosion of a nuclear furnace. It's not exactly the same mechanism as a nuclear bomb on Earth, but it's pretty spectacular all the same.

Answer 5

If by "Atomic explosion" you mean the detonation of a nuclear weapon, yes it is possible in space. Nuclear weapons do not depend on oxygen or any outside material for their detonation. In other cases of "Atmoic explosions" think about stars, fisson the mechanic that fuels stars, is the smashing of two atoms together so hard that they fuse, and that fusing action generates vast amounts of extra energy.

Answer 6

No need to pass it I have my own.

Some scientists believe the only way mankind can ever expect to explore the universe is to power a space ship by the use of a series of atomic detonations behind the ship. I saw that on NOVA or something. Sounds pretty far fetched to me.

Answer 7

A nuclear weapon would function perfectly well in outer space. I'm not sure if this is the kind of "atomic explosion" you're talking about.

Answer 8

I'm still trying to figure out the:
"if this universe contains everything particle atoms or what ever there called."
.. part.

(scratches head)

Answer 9

no because when the atom is cut pressure is relived and it explodes now with there being tons of pressure in space it will even out with the atom and the atom will simply demolucularize

Answer 10

That pretty well describes how the Universe happened.