Question

Name the sodium compound used in fire extingisher

Answer 1

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Sodium bicarbonate is the sodium compound used in fire extinguisher.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sodium compound used in Soda-Acid fire extinguisher is Sodium Bicarbonate also called, Sodium Hydrogen-carbonate, Symbol -> NaHCO₂

Explanation:

The fire extinguisher contains a solution of sodium bicarbonate in water and sulphuric acid in a separate container

When the fire extinguisher is operated by pressing the knob on it, the sulphuric acid gets mixed with sodium and the reaction takes place as follows : 2NaHCO₃ + H₂SO₄ --> Na₂SO₄ + 2H₂O + 2CO₂

Carbon dioxide gas is neither combustible nor helps combustion. It is heavier than air and cuts off the supply of Oxygen that is needed for combustion.

Hence, sodium bicarbonate is used in fire extinguishers.