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What is an explosive?
A solid or liquid substance that changes into gases at high temperature and pressure when detonated
What is detonation?
A process of giving a sufficiently violent shock to the explosive to bring about an almost instantaneous rearrangement of the atom arrangement
What happens during the explosion process?
Chemical energy in the explosive is suddenly converted into heat and mechanical energy through a chemical reaction
What is the essential process leading to the conversion of chemical energy in an explosive?
A chemical reaction which is essential for the oxidation process
Test your knowledge of explosive substances and their behavior with this quiz on the science of detonation. Explore the characteristics of explosives and understand the process of rapid gas expansion at high temperature and pressure.
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