Fill in the blanks:
In explosive combustion, the rapid expansion of ___________ causes explosion and production of _____________.


Correct Answer:

In explosive combustion, the rapid expansion of volume causes explosion and production of energy.
 

Explanation:

Explosive combustion is the combustion in which a substance burns suddenly and produces heat, light, and sound with the help of an external source of heat or pressure.

Eg:- explosion of crackers on applying heat or pressure.

Rapid combustion is the combustion in which a substance burns rapidly with the help of an external source and produces heat within a very short time.

Eg:- Burning of LPG.


[Extra information: Combustion is a scientific term used for "burning".Combustion is a chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen and gives off heat and light energy.

The condition necessary for the combustion to take place are:

1. There should be a combustible substance or a fuel

2. There should be a medium in which combustion can take place i.e presence of air

3. The ignition temperature of the combustible substance should be attained by the use of fire or flame.]

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