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Hydrogen Plus More Oxygen

Hydrogen plus more oxygen produces even louder explosions.

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Narrative
As the oxygen flow is increased, the explosions become even louder. This shows that the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is important in the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen. When the appropriate ratio is obtained, relatively loud explosions are heard.