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Q: Why does a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher have a hard horn at the hose?
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Which type of extinguisher has a hard horn on the end of a flexible hose or metal arm?

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)


Is carbon dioxide hard?

No I believe not, carbon dioxide is a gas


What is the catch phrase that was used to describe the methoddin which to use a fire extinguisher?

PASS Pull pin Aim at bottom of flames Squeeze handles hard Sweep the fire out with the extinguisher


How do you use a fire ectinguisher?

Depends on the exact type of extinguisher. For most, remember PASS. Pull safety pin, Aim at bottom of fire, Squeeze handles together hard, and Sweep the fire out with the stream from the extinguisher.


Does pure water contain carbon dioxide?

No, but since carbon dioxide is everywhere in the air around us it is very hard to obtain pure water.


Why doesn't carbon dioxide enter the bloodstream through the air scars?

carbon dioxide can not enter the bloodstream through the air scars because if it does there would be a hard time to breathe carbon dioxide doesn't have to do with anything about the air scares in the breathing area


What plumbing system by product is most directly linked to hard water?

Carbon Dioxide.


Could you crush a human skull with a fire extinguisher?

yes if you hit the scull so hard it could be cracked


When animals exhale do they give off carbon dioxide like humans?

Animals usually exhale carbon dioxide as a waste product, but if we we work hard and can't get enough oxygen, we inhale carbon dioxide giving off an acid that gives us muscle cramps.


What the acronym PASS means and when it is used?

Among other tings, it is a reminder of how to use a fire extinguisher. Pull the pin. Aim at the bottom of the fire. Squeeze the handle hard, Sweep the spray across the fire.


Why will lime mortar not set under water?

Carbon Dioxide (chemical formula CO2)


Do forest fires release carbon dioxide?

The amount of carbon dioxide emitted each year varies according to the amount of forest burnt. However, there is no net increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide from forest fires, as long as the forests are allowed to recover and regrow.AnswerVery little, compared to human emissions. It's hard to say exactly... It is 25.687%, approximately, it is 25.7%it is 25.687%