Question

Why is soda acid fire extinguisher not effective when oil catches fire?

Answer 1

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Soda-acid fire extinguisher is not successful in controlling fire due to oils because it uses water to cool the combustible substance. But water is heavier than oil and settles down below the oil particles and oil keeps on burning on the top. Hence, fire cannot be controlled...