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Why does baking soda extinguish grease fires?
Baking soda contains three products: sodium carbonate, water vapor(gas), and carbon dioxide . In order for there to be a fire, 3 elements must be present (oxygen being one of them). Since baking soda contains carbon dioxide which smothers the fire, not allowing the oxygen to get to the flame, therefore extinguishing the fire.
Can you use baking soda in fire?
Yes, for small grease fires on the stove.
What makes up baking soda?
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Is baking soda acidic?
No, baking soda is basic.
What is a subsitute for baking soda?
There is no substitute for baking soda.
Can baking soda be substituted for borax in candle wicks?
No, baking soda decomposes when heated to produce carbon dioxide which will extinguish the flame.
Why does baking soda extinguish grease fires?
Baking soda contains three products: sodium carbonate, water vapor(gas), and carbon dioxide . In order for there to be a fire, 3 elements must be present (oxygen being one of them). Since baking soda contains carbon dioxide which smothers the fire, not allowing the oxygen to get to the flame, therefore extinguishing the fire.
Can you use baking soda in baking?
Yes, for small grease fires on the stove.
What common household products can be used to smother a grease fire?
Baking soda is an effective extinguishing agent for grease fires.
Can you use baking soda in fire?
Yes, for small grease fires on the stove.
What is the price of baking soda?
it depends on the kind of baking soda you want. the most common price is $3
What kind of base does baking soda have?
it is a base
What kind of chemicals are in baking soda?
Backing soda is sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3
How do you put out bacon fat fires.... With sugar water baking soda or vinegar?
Baking soda, never use water or vinegar or sugar, water and vinegar will cause the fire to splatter grease on you. Sugar will just make it burn more. The baking soda will smother it and put it out
Is cola flammable?
No, it will just explode if you shake up a little
What do you use to fireproof facial hair?
Why would you want to do that? but probably cover it in baking soda because that puts out fires
What kind of cookie can you make without baking soda?
none
