Chemistry, asked by mpramadomaneesh, 1 year ago

why water is not used as an extinguisher when petrol catches fire

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Answered by Vaibhav2611

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water is not used in extinguisher when petrol catches fire because water is heavier than petrol so of use use water the fire will be spread

Answered by subham19

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If water is used the the fire will spread as petrol is lighter than water.So sand or fire extinguisher is used in place of water.

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