Question

example how carbon is able to control fire​

Answer 1

Answer:

⭐The carbon dioxide gas acts as a fire extinguisher

1)The carbon dioxide is a heavier gas that suppresses the oxygen that acts as a combustion agent.

2)The cutting of supply of oxygen prevents the combustion of fuel like oil and petrol.

3)The carbon dioxide gas is stored at high pressure in the form of liquid in cylinders.

4)The gas expands enormously in volume and also cools down. It forms a blanket like sheet around the burning substance and it cools down the burning substance.

Answer 2

Answer:

>> CO2 being heavier than O2 covers the fire like blanket also bring down the temperature, Since contact b/w the fuel and oxygen cut off thus controlling the fire.