Question

explain how carbon dioxide able to control fires
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Answer 1

Explanation:

CO₂ is a non-combustible gas, it is also non-supporter of combustion.

Carbon dioxide does not itself react to extinguish fire but it cuts the supply of oxygen by replacing or displacing it. Carbon dioxide covers the fire and cut-off the contact of oxygen and fuel. This is because carbon dioxide is heavier than the oxygen

Answer 2

Answer:

In the fire extinguishers, carbon dioxide is kept in the liquid form under pressure and it can work well on some of the small flammable liquid. When carbon dioxide is released, it expands enormously and cools down. Due to this temperature it brings down and this helps in controlling the fire.