In movies about space, there is frequently a space battle scene where ships
explode in big fireballs. Why are these scenes unscientific?
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A. The explosion would not be a fireball, but would point towards the closest gravity
source, a planet or star. They are only fireballs on Earth because we are already on a
gravity source.
B. None of these
C. There is no oxygen in space, so there can be no combustion.
OD. Space is very cold, there would not be enough heat energy for an explosion to occur.
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Fire and flames are the result of a chemical process known as combustion. Moreover, for combustion to occur there are two essential elements. The first one is a fuel or a substance that releases energy and ignites, and the second one is an oxidant, which accepts electrons. This mix and reaction causes high temperatures and release of heat in the form of fire and flames.

This implies, that for fireballs or any other form of fire to exist there must be oxygen or any substance that replaces it. This does not occur in space because the levels of oxygen are extremely low, this means, at least oxygen is added fireballs are not possible in this context as there is no oxygen, and therefore no combustion (Option C).