Chemistry, asked by afeeniMERnihaedwet, 1 year ago

Oxygen is supporter of combustion then why water is used as fire extinguisher

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Answered by sahanavs

Water does not catch fire as it can't burn anymore.burning in the atmosphere is a reaction with oxygen and in water hydrogen and oxygen have already burned.U can't burn twice.The reason water extinguishes flames because it is exceptionally good at absorbing heat.

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