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Hindenburg
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Hidenburg
Section 1
How Does Metal Burn
How Does Metal Burn 2
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A Highly flammable gas used as a lifting agent in early airships?

Hydrogen

100

Explain how hydrogen gas contributed to the speed at which the Hidenburg burned?

Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable and burns rapidly.

100

Why do metals not burn easily in everyday conditions?

They have a high ignition temperature and are often protected by a layer of oxide that forms on their surface.

100

What does magnesium produce when it burns?

Magnesium oxide, a white powdery solid.

200

A Large, lighter-than-air aircraft that is kept afloat by gas contained within its envelope.

Airship

200

Describe the materials used in the construction of the Hidenburg that contributed to the fire?

Cotton Fabric, Hydrogen, Wood and Metal

200

Can aluminum burn?

Yes, aluminum can burn, but it requires specific conditions.

200

What does aluminum produce when it burns?

Aluminum Oxide

300

An Electrical charge that builds up on a surface, which can create a spark and potentially ignite flammable materials.

Static Electricity

300

What were the consequences of the Hindenburg disaster?

Loss of Life, Public Perception of Airships, End of Airship era. 

300

Why is it Dangerous to handle burning metals?

Handling burning metals is dangerous because they can reach extremely high temperatures and ignite flammable materials.

300

What is a Bunsen burner?

A Bunsen burner is a gas burner used in labratories to provide a single open flame.
400

A sudden event that causes great damage or loss?

Disaster
400

What did static electricity play in the Hindenburg disaster?

The static charge may have created a spark that ignited the Hydrogen Gas.

400
What is combustion?

Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs between a fuel and an oxidant that produces heat and light.

400

What is Magnesium oxide?

A White, powdery compound that is formed when magnesium burns the presence of oxygen.

500

Irregular or violent movements of air or water?

Turbulence

500
How did weather conditions on the day of the disaster affect the Hidenburg?
The stormy weather created turbulent air conditions, which made docking challenging.
500

What is the name of the metal that is commonly used in fireworks and flares?

Magnesium

500

How can knowledge of burning metals be applied in industrial processes?

Its important when it comes to welding, metal fabrication, and the production of metal powder for addictive manufacturing.