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first you must understand that in order to burn a fire needs fuel, heat, oxygen, some sort of reaction. carbondioxide extinguishes fire by removing the oxygen from the equation which in turn stops the reaction, causes the heat to dissipate, and then all thats left is partially burned fuel.

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How does CO2 extinguish a fire?

CO2 extinguishes fire by displacing oxygen, which is necessary for combustion. When released, CO2 creates a layer of gas that smothers the fire, cutting off the oxygen supply and extinguishing the flames.


Do you use CO2 to extinguish Liquid Fire?

The CO2 or the dry Chemicals can be used to extinguish Liquid Fire, though other extinguishes can be used like halogen extinguishers, BUT the halogen is doesn't help as much as it harms, because it causes a toxic gas, and there is Foam extinguishers they come handy too.


How do you stop your sim from burning when it is on fire?

To stop a Sim from burning when they are on fire, click on them and select "Extinguish" or instruct them to "Stop, Drop, and Roll." Additionally, you can have another Sim extinguish the fire by clicking on the Sim on fire and selecting "Extinguish." If you have a fire alarm in the building, it will automatically call the fire department to put out the fire.


What can be used to extinguish a fire at a gas station?

The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher.If the fire is small and you have a portable extinguisher, you should attempt to extinguish the fire.If you cannot extinguish the fire and it continues to get larger, get away from the vehicle. There may be toxic fumes and the possibility of an explosion.Never apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire.


Which gas can be used to fire extinguish?

Many gases can be used to extinguish fire, but carbon dioxide is used in many fire extinguishers, as an agent and nitrogen is used as a propellant. Sulphur hexafluoride is sometimes used to snuff high-voltage arcing when a power station fuse blows.

Related Questions

What is the name of gas which remove fire?

Any incombustible gas may extinguish a fire CO2, Nitrogen gas, and so on.


What gas do firefighter use?

The extinguish certain types of fire they would use carbon dioxide (CO2)


How does CO2 extinguish a fire?

CO2 extinguishes fire by displacing oxygen, which is necessary for combustion. When released, CO2 creates a layer of gas that smothers the fire, cutting off the oxygen supply and extinguishing the flames.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of co2 fire extinguisher?

It can be safely used on electrical fires, it will extinguish burning liquids, and it leaves no residue behind.


Which gas is required to extinguish a fire?

carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fire


Do you use CO2 to extinguish Liquid Fire?

The CO2 or the dry Chemicals can be used to extinguish Liquid Fire, though other extinguishes can be used like halogen extinguishers, BUT the halogen is doesn't help as much as it harms, because it causes a toxic gas, and there is Foam extinguishers they come handy too.


The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a?

Same tool for all fires, fire extinguisher, CO2 would be ideal, H20 would be a BIG MISTAKE


Do you throw flour on a grease fire to extinguish it"?

No, you should not throw flour on a grease fire to extinguish it.


The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire?

A nice working fire extinguisher. Ussually they are red and hanging some where in the house. The ABC rated or the CO2 fire extinguisher works. DO NOT USE WATER!!


Can baking soda effectively extinguish a grease fire?

No, baking soda can effectively extinguish a grease fire.


How can you extinguish burning fire?

with a fire extinguisher


What does the letter and number mean on the fire extinguisher?

LETTER- type of fire it will extinguish NUMBER- capacity. Higher the number, the bigger the fire it can extinguish.