Hydrogen reacts explosively with oxygen. However, a mixture of H 2 and O 2 can exist indefinitely

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Hydrogen reacts explosively with oxygen. However, a mixture of H2 and O2 can exist indefinitely at room temperature. Explain why H2 and O2 do not react under these conditions.

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Chemistry

ISBN: 9781305957404

10th Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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