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[–] hot_mocha_decaf@lemmy.cafe 5 points 1 day ago

When water flashes to steam, it expands instantly to 1700 times its liquid volume. A single drop of water will explode when it comes into contact with strong acid, splashing the acid. The acid boils the drop of water instantly, from a liquid it expands as vapor explosively.