Chemistry, asked by shonaliglams19, 9 months ago

how does loose sand prevent fires??

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Answered by shalinitripathi019
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Oil fires are resistant to water, but small fires can be effectively extinguished when the sand in the bucket is dumped on the fire to starve it of the oxygen it needs to stay alight. This method of fighting liquid fires has generally been replaced by modern foaming agents.

Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

Oil firers are resistant to water, but small fires can be effectively extinguished when the sand in the bucket is dumped on the fire to starve it of the oxygen it needs to stay light.

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