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Many times if it is a grece fire it is best not to use any water to put the fire out with water because it will just start to gas up and get even bigger. That's only for grece fires.

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What solid can be used to put out small laboratory fires?

A fire extinguisher containing carbon dioxide or a fire blanket can be used to put out small laboratory fires. It's important to have the appropriate fire safety equipment readily available in laboratories to ensure quick and effective response to any fire emergencies.


How does butter put out a fire?

Butter can put out a fire by cutting off the oxygen supply to the flames. When spread over a small pan fire, the butter forms a barrier on the surface, preventing oxygen from reaching the fire and helping to extinguish it. However, it is not recommended to use butter to put out a fire as it can create a mess, produce smoke, and even spread the fire further in some cases.


What is the purpose of a science lab fire blanket?

To put out a fire! If someone's clothes catch fire, wrapping them in the blanket quickly will smother the fire. You don't want to throw it on a liquid fire or lab equipment, as it can cause the spread, but it is very useful for individuals.


What is used to put out gasoline fire and why?

Most likely an extinguisher that uses sand or foam to choke the oxygen out of the flame because this type of fire is hard to put out with water or other means.


How much water does it take to put out a fire the size of a 5x5 piece of wood?

The amount of water needed to put out a fire depends on the intensity and type of fire. Generally, for a small fire like a 5x5 piece of wood, around 3-5 gallons of water would be sufficient to extinguish it completely. It is important to ensure the fire is fully extinguished to prevent any re-ignition.

Related Questions

Which provides the activation energy to start a fire feel oxygen or heat?

What cannot be used to put out a small fire water oxygen or baking soda


Which can not be used to put out a small fire?

oxygen


Can dry chemicals put out fire?

Yes. Salt is commonly used to put out small kitchen fires.


What solid can be used to put out small laboratory fires?

A fire extinguisher containing carbon dioxide or a fire blanket can be used to put out small laboratory fires. It's important to have the appropriate fire safety equipment readily available in laboratories to ensure quick and effective response to any fire emergencies.


What cannot be used water baking soda carbon dioxide or oxgen to put out a fire?

Of the four materials listed in the question, only oxygen could never effectively put out a fire.


How big a fire will a fire extinguisher put out?

Only fairly small ones as they run out of the foam fairly fast. They are to be used when a fire is first detected. Below is an article about fire extinguishers.


Why is a small pipe used for a fire extinguisher?

So more liquid spreads in a small area . This is effective because, if there is a fire , then it will be put out more quikly (B) CUZ IM A BOSS


Covering a small fire on the stove with------------ may put the fire out.?

baking soda


What can be used to put out a fire?

Fire extinguisher


Can fire be used to put out fire?

yes


What should you do if a fire breaks out in the front of your boat?

You should put the fire out as soon as possible. If you cannot put the fire out, you should get off the boat and make sure you are safe.


What should you do if a fire breaks out in the front of you boat?

You should put the fire out as soon as possible. If you cannot put the fire out, you should get off the boat and make sure you are safe.