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What requires carbon dioxide and water to function?
flame/fire extinguishers ,if sunlight can also be used:photosynthesis
How does fire react to carbon gas?
Sufficient carbon dioxide would in theory douse the fire. Dry powder sodium bicarbonate is used in extinguishers this releases CO2.
What are two common fire extinguishers that are ineffective on alkali metal fires?
Water and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are ineffective on alkali metal fires because they can react violently with alkali metals, such as sodium or potassium, and actually make the fire worse. It is recommended to use a Class D fire extinguisher specifically designed for metal fires in this case.
How Joseph Black used evidence from his experiments to show that animals produce carbon dioxide?
Joseph Black discovered carbon dioxide or fixed air was released by limestone when heated. He went on to identify it in the atmosphere and found it could not support animal life. He then found humans exhale the substance by collecting air samples.
What is differences between argon and carbon dioxide?
Argon is a noble gas used as a shielding gas in welding, while carbon dioxide is a common gas used in various applications including fire extinguishers and carbonation of soft drinks. Argon is inert, non-reactive, and colorless, while carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and can react with other substances under certain conditions.
What gas is in a extinguisher?
Carbon Dioxide is used in extinguishers meant for use on electrical fires.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are designed for which fuel types?
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers can be used on Class B, C and E.
What do humans use carbon dioxide for?
Fire extinguishers!!
Is carbon used in fire extinguishers?
Yes, a carbon-dioxide type of fire extinguisher contains ONLY carbon dioxide. Other extinguishers might use compressed nitrogen or other inert gases as propellants, as well as compressed carbon dioxide.
What gas is often used in fire extinguishers?
Carbon dioxide.
Why are carbon dioxide fire extinguishers different from water ones?
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are generally used because they absorb the oxygen content present in the air and thus help in extinguishing fire.
What class of fires are carbon dioxide fire extinguishers most commonly used on?
Carbon Dioxide based extinguishers are classified by the letters BC and ABC. They are primarily used in laboratories and should not be used in homes or businesses.
Uses for carbon dioxide?
Carbon Dioxide can be used to add fizz to drinksand is used in fire extinguishers because it dose not support cummbustion.
What chemicals is in the fire extinguisher?
In fire extinguishers, they put carbon dioxide in it because it extinguishes fires. The two ingredients of carbon dioxide are; baking soda and vinegar.
What requires carbon dioxide and water to function?
flame/fire extinguishers ,if sunlight can also be used:photosynthesis
Which gas is in the foam used by firefighters?
Carbon Dioxide is the most common gas in fire extinguishers.
Is a fire extingusher a gas?
The contents of some fire extinguishers are indeed a gass (Carbon Dioxide)
