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There will be better, more factual answers. But when I was about 10 we had a science show at school where they lit two balloons on fire - one with air or helium
by jrootabega 4y ago
There will be better, more factual answers. But when I was about 10 we had a science show at school where they lit two balloons on fire - one with air or helium and one with hydrogen. They were about .7 meters in diameter. The second time the show came to our school, I knew what was coming with the hydrogen balloon, and, hating sudden loud noises, excused myself to the bathroom until it was over. I think I stayed there about 15 minutes before they had to come check on me.
So at least 15 10-year-old-bathroom-minutes explosive. In short, very loud. But if they do it repeatedly in front of a hundred children, probably not too much. I don't remember feeling any pressure wave.
But I'm guessing that a hydrogen leak in an enclosed space could easily result in a dangerous H2/O2 mixture.
- rich_sasha 4y agoInteresting story! I take it it was much louder than just a popping balloon? I guess the "enclosed spaces" case matters for eg underground parking, maybe less in roads.
- jrootabega 4y agoOh yeah, it was brutally loud. At least to a 10-year-old.