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Why does a burning candle get extinguished when covered with a tumbler?
Fire needs oxygen to burn and when the tumbler covers the fire it uses up all the oxygen in the little space quickly and is extinguished.
Are water based paints significantly less flammable then solvent based?
Today's water borne paint products are completely non-flammable. In fact, you couldn't get water base paint to ignite even if you held to it every match that was ever made. It would be like trying to set water on fire....it cannot be done.
Are water based paints flammable?
No, there are no chemicals in water borne latex paint that will catch fire, no matter how hard you might try.
What would happen if you tried put out a gasoline fire with water?
Mixing water with any burning oil is extremely dangerous. The oil/gasoline can splash away from the centre of the original fire cashing more fires to start, burn those trying to fight the fire etc. There are liquids used that are not water based but are liquid these are mostly used for chemical fires -On small oil fires form or Co2 gas is used to starve the fire of oxygen and put it out.
Can water help fire keep burning?
Most of the time water will extinguish a fire, but there are some situations where water can make a fire worse by spreading it, such as a grease fire on a stove, or a puddle of fuel burning. In those situations, a fire extinguisher should be used instead.
Can you give an example of a sentence using word extinguish?
Nancy poured baking soda on the grease fire to extinguish the flame.
When fires are caused by oil why can they not be extinguished by water?
Fires caused by oil cannot be extinguished by water because oil is less dense than water and floats on top of it. When water is used on an oil fire, it can spread the fire by carrying the burning oil with it and causing the fire to become more intense. Additionally, the high temperatures of an oil fire can cause the water to vaporize quickly, creating steam that can disperse the burning oil and make the fire harder to control.
How is an extinguished fire different from a raging one?
An Extinguished fire is put out and a raging fire is continuing to burn .
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.
What is formed when you mix fire and water?
The fire is extinguished and some of the water is evaporated. Whatever new compounds may form depends on what is burning.
What is the type of monster that cannot be found in the temple of water?
The type of monster that cannot be found in the temple of water is the fire-based monster. Water-based monsters are typically found in the temple of water, while fire-based monsters are weak to water and would not be found in such a location.
How is the second fire extinguished in to build a fire?
In "To Build a Fire," the second fire is extinguished when the man tries to ignite a match to start a fire after falling into the freezing water. The wet conditions prevent the fire from lighting, causing the man to lose his last chance to warm himself and survive in the harsh wilderness.
How do you use extinguishing in a sentence?
The fireman was exhausted after extinguishing the fire. or By the time the firemen reached the burning building, the heaven sent rain was already in the process of extinguishing the fire.
Can fire be on water"?
No, fire cannot be on water because water extinguishes fire.
Is extinguished a verb or a noun?
Extinguished is a verb. It's the past tense of extinguish.
What type of fire should not be extinguished with water?
Electrical fires should not be extinguished with water, as it can conduct electricity and increase the risk of electrocution. Instead, electrical fires should be put out using a Class C fire extinguisher or by cutting off the power source if safe to do so.
What type of fire can be put out safely with waterOil engine paper or gas?
Class A fires (wood, paper, cloth) can be extinguished with water.
