Question

hydrogen being a highly inflammable gas and oxygen being a supporter of combustion yet water which is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen is used to extinguish fire. Why?

Answer 1

the compound is water

Answer 2

Hydrogen being a highly inflammable gas and oxygen being a supporter of combustion, yet water which is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen is used to extinguish fire. Why? Answer: During a chemical combination, the product formed has its own set of properties and the reactants fail to retain their properties.