Background information: Collected hydrogen and oxygen gas in collection bulbs (pipets) and lit it up with a match to see which ratio (e.g., 2 parts H, 4 parts O; 1 part O and 5 parts H) will provide the loudest "pop" sound
Why do hydrogen and oxygen gas mixtures in a collection bulb not react as soon as they are collected? (Note: Take into consideration the role of the match and the properties of gas molecules at room temperature)

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Background information: Collected hydrogen and oxygen gas in collection bulbs (pipets) and lit it up with a match to see which ratio (e.g., 2 parts H, 4 parts O; 1 part O and 5 parts H) will provide the loudest "pop" sound
Why do hydrogen and oxygen gas mixtures in a collection bulb not react as soon as they are collected? (Note: Take into consideration the role of the match and the properties of gas molecules at room temperature)

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