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Why are carbon dioxide fire extinguishers different from water ones?
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∙ 11y ago
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are generally used because they absorb the oxygen content present in the air and thus help in extinguishing fire.
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What gas is in a extinguisher?
Carbon Dioxide is used in extinguishers meant for use on electrical fires.
What are two common fire extinguishers that are ineffective on alkali metal fires?
Carbon Dioxide and water
What requires carbon dioxide and water to function?
flame/fire extinguishers ,if sunlight can also be used:photosynthesis
Can water put out an ethanol fire if the object on fire is completely submerged?
An ethanol fire is extincted with carbon dioxide or solid chemicals extinguishers.
What is in fire extinguishers that puts out fire?
Fire extinguishers commonly contain water under pressure, compressed carbon dioxide, foam, or specialized dry chemicals, depending on the type of fire they are designed to put out.
What gas is insise a fire extinguisher?
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In a solution of carbon dioxide in water a soft drink the carbon dioxide is the solute?
The carbon dioxide is a solute in a solution of carbon dioxide in water in a soft drink.
What are the two molecules plants use to make glucose?
Carbon dioxide and water
What of these is a waste product of cells blood water oxygen or carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide and water
What two different molecules are produced by photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide and Water
Name two waste products that have to be removed from the body?
The two main waste products of respiration are Water (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
What is the fire extinguishers co 2 used for?
The carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can be used on electrical fires, where there is a danger of an electrical shock if a soda water extinguisher was used.
