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What ingredient is in baking soda that extinguishes a grease fire?
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∙ 15y ago
a bicarbonate of baking soda is Co2
Co2 displaces oxygen which is fuel for the fire
no fuel no fire
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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 common household products can be used to smother a grease fire?
Baking soda is an effective extinguishing agent for grease fires.
Is baking powder is used as fire extinguisher?
Yes pure baking soda is used as it behaves as a basic medium which reacts with CO2 gas n then d reacted product is sprayed on d fire which extinguishes d fire ....because of it neutral behavior....
Can you use baking soda in fire?
Yes, for small grease fires on the stove.
Can grease fires be safely taken out with water?
Absolutely not - water just spreads the grease and makes the fire worse. Smother a grease fire with an extinguisher or a pot lid or sand or baking soda.
What gas extinguishes fire?
CarbonDioxide =]
What is one way a fire could start when making or eating your dish?
if you ge grease on or near a fire and it could ignite. you can't put a grease fire out with water. but baking soda works
Why does water beat fire?
Because water extinguishes fire
What common household products can be used to smother a grease fire and how do they work?
The easiest way to smother a grease fire is to cover it with a pan lid. Grease fires can also be smothered with baking soda. The important way is to use the fire extinguisher.
How do you put out an oven fire?
First turn off the oven. If the fire is because of grease spewing, then cover it up with a pan to smother it. If it won't go out then fires should be doused with baking soda or a fire extinguisher - but not water on grease or electrical fires.
Can you defeat water with fire?
yes, fire evaporates water . But water in sufficient quantity extinguishes fire.
What action to take on a cooking fire?
If the fire is in a pan, the best action is to put the lid on it. Never pour water on a grease fire, as this will splash the grease and spread the fire. Baking soda will also put out fires. Of course, if the fire is too large to safely fight yourself, you should evacuate the house and call the fire department.
