I am trying to do my forensic science homework and I cannot find the last two questions!
The First Question is:
A low explosive becomes explosive and lethal only when it is ________.

The second question is:
Unconsumed explosive residues may be detected in the laboratory through a careful _________ examination of the debris.

I have searched and searched my book and I cannot find these answers! :confused:

A low explosive becomes explosive and lethal only when it is ________.

Unconsumed explosive residues may be detected in the laboratory through a careful _________ examination of the debris.


I'm guessing a little bit, but I think the answer to the first one is, "detonated". The strict definition of a low explosive is an explosive that doesn't "burn" with a constant detonation speed. The burning is continually accelerating until it's consumed. With a high explosive, the burning quickly reaches a constant detonation velocity. Somehow, I don't think this is what they're after.

For the second one, I think the answer is Chemical as in chemical examination of the debris.

Hello hilbil28

The First Question is: A low explosive becomes explosive and lethal only when it is ________.

Here is a link tot he answer on that question. (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/198577/explosive/82361/Types-of-chemical-explosives#ref=ref624908)

The second question is: Unconsumed explosive residues may be detected in the laboratory through a careful _________ examination of the debris.

The word is here 'chemical'.