Across
- 8. a chemical reaction accompanied by the absorption of heat
- 13. a sudden outburst
- 14. a very rapid oxidation reaction accompanied by the generation of a low-intensity pressure wave that can disrupt the surroundings
- 16. What most arsons are started with
- 19. substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
- 20. fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter
- 21. a chemical reaction accompanied by the evolution of heat
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- 1. the minimum temperature at which a fuel spontaneouly ignites
- 2. a mechanical device you can carry in your hand that will pick up compounds
- 3. any material used to start or sustain a fire
- 4. bombing incidents that confront police agencies today involve
- 5. a high explosive that normally has to be detonated by a primary explosive.
- 6. a high explosive that is easily detonated by heat, shock, or friction
- 7. the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit
- 9. an exertion of force
- 10. The loss of electrons from a substance involved in a redox reaction.
- 11. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- 12. the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air
- 15. transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat
- 17. the type of chemical reaction fire is
- 18. Examples of this explosive type are :Dynamite, TNT, PETN and RDX