Fire Extinguishers

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Fire Extinguishers: Overview

This topic explains concepts such as Fire Extinguisher, Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher, Sodium Bicarbonate as a Fire Extinguisher, Working of a Fire Extinguisher, etc.

Important Questions on Fire Extinguishers

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We can use water as a fire extinguisher for fires involving petrol.

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Working principle of any fire extinguisher is based on cutting off the air supply.

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The working of a soda acid fire extinguisher is based on the reaction between sulphuric acid and _____.

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A soda acid fire extinguisher works by producing water to extinguish fire.

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How does a soda acid fire extinguisher work?

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Soda acid fire extinguisher is a water type extinguisher.

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What reaction take place in soda acid fire extinguisher?

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The acid present in soda acid fire extinguisher is:

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By drawing a clean diagram of a fire extinguisher, explain its method of working.

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Which gas is released from the fire extinguishers-

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Name the device used for putting out a fire.    

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Give scientific reasons to explain why?
It is advisable to use a fire extinguisher to put out an electric fire.

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Explain the principle of fire extinguishing?

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Explain the principle of working of fire extinguisher.

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Why are burning materials covered with sand or foam?

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Fire accidents do not happen due to _____.

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CO2 is given off by chemicals like

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Which of the following acid is used in soda acid fire extinguisher?