Question

Different between the soda-acid and carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

Answer 1

Answer:

Soda- acid fire extinguishers:

1).sodium hydrogencarbonate is used in fire extinguishers.

Explanation:

soda -acid type fire extinguishers contain a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate and sulphuric acid in separate containers inside them.when the knob of the fire extinguisher is pressed (when the fire extinguisher is inverted),then sulphuric acid mixes with sodium hydrogen carbonate solution to produce a lot of carbon dioxide gas.the pressure of this carbon dioxide gas forces steam of liquid to fall on the burning substance.