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Why does water usually put out fire?
Water stops oxygen from getting to the flame, and oxygen is the fire's food.
Why does fire stop under water?
Fire stops under water because water deprives the fire of oxygen, which is essential for combustion. Without oxygen, the chemical reaction that sustains the fire cannot continue, causing the flames to be extinguished.
Why does fire not burn in water?
Fire feeds on oxygen, and water does not have much of it.
Why does fire stop if water is poured on it?
Fire needs oxygen to continue burning. Water cuts of the supply of oxygen and hence the fire stops.
How can water remove the oxygen in a fire?
Water removes oxygen from a fire by suffocating it. When water is applied to a fire, it turns into steam, which displaces the oxygen around the fire. This reduction in oxygen levels prevents the fire from continuing to burn.
Why does a fire go out when you pour cold water on it?
Fire needs Oxygen gas to burn. The water pushes the Oxygen gas away from the fire, preventing it from burning.
Can water catch on fire?
No, water itself cannot catch on fire because it is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen. However, the hydrogen in water can catch on fire if it is separated from the oxygen and ignited.
Can water be used to put out fires?
Yes, fire is like us, it needs oxygen to breathe, water has no oxygen molcules, meaning it will put out a fire.
Why carbon dioxide is better than water for putting out electrical fire and oil?
Beacause fire needs oxygen to stay lit, and water has oxygen in it.
Can water catch fire?
No, water itself cannot catch fire because it is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen. However, the hydrogen in water can be ignited and burn if it is separated from the oxygen.
Why does water prevent paper from burning?
Fire needs oxygen to burn. If you take away the oxygen there is nothing feeding the fire so it cannot carry on burning. Water has too little oxygen in it to feed the fire, and so it snuffs the flame, putting it out.
How many minutes can a fire survive underwater?
An ordinary fire would not survive under water, for a common fire requires fuel, oxygen, and heat. under water there would be no oxygen available, and the heat would be conducted away too quickly. HOWEVER oxy-acetylene gas cutting can be done under water, for we carry our oxygen with us. And bulk magnesium will burn under water (incendary bombs).
