Fire Control

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Fire Control: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Fire, Types of Fire Extinguishers, Soda Acid Fire Extinguisher, Water as Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Dioxide as Fire Extinguisher, Working of a Fire Extinguisher and, Controlling of Fire

Important Questions on Fire Control

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Which statement is incorrect about water extinguishers?

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Which type of fire extinguisher must not be used in the case of an electrical base fire?

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The _____ chemical extinguisher, then, is ideal for a kitchen setting and class K fires.

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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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Which of the following is not required for combustion to take place?

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Air is necessary for burning as it supplies oxygen which is essential for combustion.

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The conditions necessary for combustion are 

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Decomposition of potassium hydrogen carbonate releases_____ gas.

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Oxygen gas is used for quenching fire.

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The compound used to release the carbon dioxide near fire is:

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Write a chemical reaction for the production of carbon dioxide from potassium carbonate.

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Write a chemical reaction for the production of carbon dioxide from sodium bicarbonate.

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For fires involving electrical equipment and inflammable materials like petrol, carbon dioxide is the best extinguisher.

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Give a chemical reaction for the formation of carbon dioxide from sodium bicarbonate?