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How does carbon dioxide mix with powdered baking soda in a fire extinguisher?
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∙ 11y ago
It doesn't. The soda solution mixes with the acid and the chemical reaction FORMS carbon dioxide gas, which pressurizes the extinguisher.
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What chemicals is in the fire extinguisher?
In fire extinguishers, they put carbon dioxide in it because it extinguishes fires. The two ingredients of carbon dioxide are; baking soda and vinegar.
Where can carbon dioxide found?
fire extinguisher
Where can carbon dioxide be found?
fire extinguisher
Who invented the carbon dioxide fire extinguisher?
The first carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher in the USA was made by Walter Kidde & Co., Inc. in 1924.
What should you not touch the horn or connecting pipe when using a carbon dioxide extinguisher?
why should uou not touch the horn or pipe when using carbon dioxide extinguisher
What extinguisher use on gas fire?
Carbon dioxide
Which gas is used as fire extinguisher?
Carbon Dioxide
What does carbon dioxide do in a soda acid fire extinguisher?
It is the propellant used to force water out of the extinguisher.
What gas is in a extinguisher?
Carbon Dioxide is used in extinguishers meant for use on electrical fires.
What gas does baking powder give off?
Carbon dioxide, CO2
What is the Importance of carbon dioxide?
to help plants and to put in fire extinguisher
What is the expansion rate off a carbon dioxide extinguisher?
4500:1.
