2007-06-29 05:03:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Water turning into vapor doesn't really expand all that much to be considered a true explosion IMO. But otherwise what the other posters said were pretty accurate. Cold water coming into contact with very hot oil will react in a violent way. Water, which is heavier than oil, tries to sink to the bottom. The more it sinks, the more it evaporates. Water vapor is lighter than oil and air for that matter. A lot of activity going on in a short time. The oil splatters everywhere more than explode. THAT can create a fire. Explode? no. Dangerous? Yes!
2007-06-29 05:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by r.wolfpaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in a way. First, the water will flash boil into steam which will "blow" most of the oil and water out of the pot. Then the oil is likely to "explode" into a ball of flame when it hits the hot stove burner or flame.
Extremely dangerous!!!! Anyone trying this is very likely to get badly burned and might even burn down their house as well.
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2007-06-29 12:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Bert C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically. When I worked insurance I had to file a claim for a chick who put water into a skillet that was frying chicken. It blew the lid off the skillet damaging the ceiling, the hot chicken flew everywhere, melting the carpet. So uh, yeah, if that counts as an explosion, then yes.
2007-06-29 12:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends, water being cold can cause a reaction with hot oil like cold food going into hot oil causes the oil to over flow but in other cases it may just sizzle and start having oil poping up in little drops
2007-06-29 12:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhm it doesnt blow up but it'll splatter cuz the two dont mix
2007-06-29 12:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by cyndia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋