Why Do Aerosol Cans Explode If Heated

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why do aerosol cans explode if heated?

• A)The cans are pressurized with a volatile and flammable liquid. If the can is heated, the flammable liquid combusts and explodes.
• B)The lining of the aerosol can is composed of a flammable organic substance. If heated, the lining will ignite and explode the can.
• C)An increase in temperature will increase the pressure inside the aerosol can. When the pressure inside the can exceeds the pressure limit of the can, it explodes.
• D)In general, aerosol cans don't really explode when heated. This warning only applies to aerosol cans containing dangerous flammable chemicals.
• E)Any time a liquid expands to the vapor state, the atoms or molecules explode since they are being asked to expand more 22,400 times their initial volume in just a few seconds.

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