Question

how is soda acid fire extinguisher different from co2 fire extinguisher?

Answer 1

Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are filled with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under extreme pressure. You can recognize a CO2 extinguisher by its hard horn and lack of pressure gauge while A soda acid extinguisher acts by cutting off the supply of air on all types of fire, except fire created because of electrical and inflammable liquids. How does this happen? This is done by Carbon dioxide that is produced when the acid reacts with baking soda in the extinguisher. Here's the reaction that takes place :

2NaHCO3 + H2SO4--------> Na2SO4 + 2H2O + 2CO2 hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

- These fire extinguisher are filled with carbon dioxide gas under extreme pressure. The Pressure is so high that when used, bits of dry ice come out of the nozzle.

- These are used to extinguish the fire caused by flammable liquids such as oil. Since carbon dioxide is not conducive in nature, these can also be used to put out electric fires.

-These are easily identifiable as they are red in colour with a black band around the neck

SODA ACID FIRE EXTINGUISHER

-Acids reacts with compounds such as potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate or calcium carbonate to liberate carbon dioxide gas. This property is widely used in soda acid fire extinguishers, since carbon dioxide does not support combustion.

- A soda acid fire extinguisher consists of a glass bottle filled with sulphuric acid. This bottle is placed over sodium bicarbonate solution, placed in a closed container. When the knob of the container strikes the acid bottle, the bottle breaks and thus the acid reacts with baking soda and liberates carbon dioxide.