Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
Which of the following could act as a propellant for rockets?
Which of the following could act as a propellant for rockets?
- A. liquid hydrogen + liquid nitrogen
- B. liquid oxygen + liquid argon
- C. liquid hydrogen + liquid oxygen
- D. liquid nitrogen + liquid oxygen
Step-by-step solution
Rocket propellants require a fuel and an oxidizer for combustion. Liquid hydrogen is a common fuel, and liquid oxygen is a powerful oxidizer. This combination is widely used in cryogenic rocket engines. The other options either use inert gases like nitrogen or argon, which do not support combustion, or lack a proper fuel/oxidizer pair.
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