Question

Explain how CO2 is able to control fire

Answer 1

carbon dioxide gas is lighter than that of the burning material than it forms a layer outside and then breaks the contact between the burning substance and oxygen

Answer 2

Answer:

As CO2 is heavier than oxygen, it forms a blanket around fire, because of which the supply of air is stopped. Men over, it brings down the temperature of the burning substance. In these ways, it plays a significant role in controlling fire.