Chemistry, asked by khamtolmaringkeishin, 5 months ago

sodium bicarbonate is used as soda fire extunguishers why

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Answered by 2008shrishti

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Carbon dioxide gas is neither combustible nor helps combustion. It is heavier than air and cuts off the supply of oxygen from air and hence extinguishes the fire. ... Hence, sodium bicarbonate is used in fire extinguishers.

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Answered by Pari14102009

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When the fire extinguisher is operated by pressing the knob on it, the sulphuric acid gets mixed with sodium bicarbonate solution producing a lot of carbon dioxide gas. ... Carbon dioxide gas is neither combustible nor helps combustion. ... Hence, sodium bicarbonate is used in fire extinguishers.

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