If an empty glass was resting on a hard surface and sealed so well that no air or water could get out, what would happen to the glass if I kept pumping more and more air into it?

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Myles Lyons

Chemistry

14 July, 17:32

If an empty glass was resting on a hard surface and sealed so well that no air or water could get out, what would happen to the glass if I kept pumping more and more air into it?

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Pedro Price · Answer 1

If the glass was flexible, it would expand until it popped. If it was less stretchy, it would likely shatter and explode outward when the pressure inside is too high.