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What chemical does oxygen and phosphorus make?
fire
How do you extinguish white phosphorus?
White phosphorus can be extinguished by smothering it with a non-flammable material such as sand, covering it with water, or using a Class D fire extinguisher specially designed to handle chemical fires. It's important to handle white phosphorus with care as it can reignite if not completely extinguished.
What does chemically joining phosphorus and oxygen make?
Chemically joining phosphorus and oxygen creates phosphorus pentoxide (P4O10).
Which point does phosphorus catch fire?
Red phosphorus burn at approx. 200 0C.
What is a non-metal which catches fire in air?
Phosphorus (especially white phosphorus) is a nonmetal that can spontaneously catch fire (VERY reactively) in air.
What is used in fire grenades?
White phosphorus, it is a chemical that catches fire on contact with oxygen.
How can white phosphorus be extinguish?
it has to be smothered or burned up
Why does yellow phosphorus catch fire on its own?
Yellow phosphorus can catch fire on its own when exposed to air because it is highly reactive. It reacts with oxygen in the air to form phosphorus pentoxide, releasing energy in the form of heat. This heat can ignite the phosphorus, causing it to burst into flames.
What is the classification of an electrical fire?
An electrical fire is a class 'C' fire. In addition, Class 'A' is combustibles that leave an ash. (Paper, etc.) Class 'B' is flammable liquids. Class 'C' is electrical. Class 'D' is a metal fire.
What class of fire uses a pw fire extinguisher?
Class A fires.
Class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire is an electrical fire. A class C extinguisher is approved for electrical fires.
Is phosphorus necessary for a fire to take place?
No phosphorus is not necessary for fire to take place.The fire triangle or combustion triangle is a simple model for understanding the ingredients necessary for most fires.The triangle illustrates a fire requires three elements: heat, fuel and an oxidizing agent(usually oxygen).
