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Why does magnesium ribbon continues to burn in carbon dioxide though it is a fire extinguisher?
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∙ 13y ago
Because Magnesium, like other highly reactive metals, is much more easily oxidized than most fuels for fires.
The Magnesium can essentially "steal" oxygen from the carbon dioxide
CO2 + 2Mg --> 2MgO + C
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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
Why does magnesium burn in carbon dioxide?
Magnesium burns in carbon dioxide because, when heated, the oxygen in the carbon dioxide is able to bond with magnesium and produce an oxide. Carbon, or soot is formed as a resulting by-product. 2Mg + CO2 ----> 2MgO + C
What does carbon dioxide do in a soda acid fire extinguisher?
It is the propellant used to force water out of the extinguisher.
How does carbon dioxide mix with powdered baking soda in a fire extinguisher?
It doesn't. The soda solution mixes with the acid and the chemical reaction FORMS carbon dioxide gas, which pressurizes the extinguisher.
What is the product of calcium and magnesium?
Clacium + Magnesium=> Carbon Dioxide + Water
What is the product of carbon dioxide gas and magnesium oxide?
Magnesium carbonate
What is the expansion rate off a carbon dioxide extinguisher?
4500:1.
