answersLogoWhite

0

CO2 is th gas used, if you starve a fire of oxygen then it wont have anything to burn

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When the carbon dioxide gas was poured over the flame why was the flame extinguished?

Carbon dioxide is a heavy gas that displaces oxygen, which is necessary for a flame to burn. By pouring carbon dioxide over the flame, the oxygen around the flame is depleted, causing the flame to be extinguished.


When is the flame extinguished?

This occurs only when the flame is robbed of oxygen.


Why does a flame not get extinguished when a wire gauze was placed on top of it in a candle observation chemistry lab?

A flame is not extinguished when a wire gauze is placed on top of it because the flame is still exposed to oxygen. The gauze has holes, through which oxygen can flow. Additionally, oxygen can reach the flame from under the gauze. Consequently, the flame is not extinguished.


Which gas is in the bubbles. how can you prove this?

Carbon Dioxide. You can prove it by collecting some of the gas in a test tube (the gas is heavier than air). Drop a lighted splint into the test tube, and the flame will be extinguished.


How many times has the eternal flame at the arc de triomphe been extinguished?

As far as I know, the eternal Flame at the Arc has never been extinguished. The rekindling of the flame took place even under German occupation in WWII.


How do you blow out the flame?

To blow out a flame, simply bring your mouth close to the flame and blow on it until it is extinguished. Be sure to do so gently to avoid spreading the flame or creating a mess.


Which gas puts out a burning taper with a pop?

Carbon dioxide gas puts out a burning taper with a pop because it displaces oxygen in the air, which is necessary for combustion to occur. When the levels of oxygen around the flame are reduced by the carbon dioxide, the flame is extinguished with a popping sound.


What does a thermocouple on a gas heater operate?

A thermocouple on a gas heater operates by generating a small voltage when heated by the pilot flame. This voltage signals the gas valve to stay open, allowing gas to flow to the burner. If the pilot flame is extinguished, the lack of voltage from the thermocouple will cause the gas valve to shut off, preventing a gas leak.


Has Arlington eternal flame ever gone out?

The flame was extinguished only ounce when a visiting Catholic school group doused it with holy water. A guard used his lighter to reignite the flame.


When a burning candle is covered with a glass it get extinguished why?

When a burning candle is covered with a glass, the oxygen within the covered space gets depleted as the flame consumes the available oxygen. Without sufficient oxygen, the candle flame is unable to sustain combustion and gets extinguished.


Can you give an example of a sentence using word extinguish?

Nancy poured baking soda on the grease fire to extinguish the flame.


How is john Kennedy's grave marked?

The grave for John Kennedy is marked with an Eternal Flame. The flame continues to burn and ignites automatically if it is extinguished by weather or by accident.