MadSci Network: Biochemistry
Query:

Subject: could spontanous human combustion be caused by a chemical reaction?

Date: Sat Dec 18 20:27:28 1999
Posted by daniel miller
Grade level: undergrad School: GORDON COLLEGE
City: HAMPTON State/Province: GA Country: USA
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 945570448.Bc
Message:

Since the body is 70% water, and water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen  
(two highly flammable elements when separated)could SHC be caused by a 
chemical breakdown of the body's water, instead of the theory that the 
water is simply burned off.  I wonder if this process could be 
triggered by an electrical current flowing through the body?

I already read the similar questions and answers on your site,  and it did not 
answer quite what I was asking.  Thank you, D Miller
                                                        



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