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Why is it dangerous to point a test tube when its being heated at anyone?

April 26, 2017dangerous heated point Test tube

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Why is it dangerous to point a test tube when its being heated at anyone?

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IF the tube being heated does contain something, then the heating process could cause a change of state of that material in an EXPLOSIVE manner, resulting in some or all of the material being ejected [shot out] of the tube hitting, and possible seriously injuring anyone at whom the tube was pointed.