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Why is soda acid extinguisher unsafe for a burning television?
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∙ 12y ago
A soda acid fire extinguisher uses water as a carrier of the soda/acid. A television fire is primarily an electrical fire. Adding water to an electrical fire will only complicate the problem by introducing the possibility of shorts and electrocution.
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Why is it unsafe to add an acid to potassium?
Potassium will react violently, with acid. The reaction can potentially splatter droplets of acid or pieces of burning potassium.
What does carbon dioxide do in a soda acid fire extinguisher?
It is the propellant used to force water out of the extinguisher.
What chemicals are used in making soda acid fire extinguisher?
hydrochloric acid and hydrogen
Why soda acid is banned in India as fire extinguishers?
Acid can corrode the metal shell of the extinguisher. When it is rapidly pressurized, it may explode. They are no longer an approved extinguisher in many nations.
How much does a soda acid fire extinguisher cost?
$200
What is the BASE and ACID used in simple fire extinguisher?
H2o+oh
What acid is the main acid in acid rain?
Sulphuric acid from burning coal.
How is the diagram of a soda acid type extinguisher?
Check it on images. Hope this help you!
How does a soda-acid extinguisher put out a fire?
It doesn't. They are completely banned under modern fire codes. However, the operation is this: when you invert the can, the weak acid solution mixes with the bicarbonate soda inside the top lid, creating a carbon-dioxide gas under pressure, pushing the acid solution out the hose and (hopefully) onto the burning materials.
Can the burning of fossils result in acid rain?
yes the burning of fossil fuels can result in acid rain
How is Acid acid rain produced?
The burning of Fossil Fuels
What type of fire can be controlled by soda acid fire extinguisher?
A soda-acid extinguisher expells water (actually a dilute sodium sulfate solution formed by the reaction of the soda and the acid). Therefore, it's used on the same types of fires as normal water extinguishers; wood, paper, textiles and so on. It must NOT be used on burning liquids (which would be splashed around, sperading the fire) or on live electrical equipment (becuse of the risk of electrocution).
