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Give three reasons why carbon dioxide finds application in fire extinguishers. - Chemistry

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Give three reasons why carbon dioxide finds application in fire extinguishers.

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Three reasons for using carbon dioxide in fire extinguishers:

  1. It is non-combustible.
  2. It is non-supporter of combustion.
  3. It is heavier than air, hence cuts out the fire.
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Chapter 9: Carbon & Its Compounds - Exercises

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Viraf J. Dalal New Simplified Middle School Chemistry [English] Class 8
Chapter 9 Carbon & Its Compounds
Exercises | Q 16.2
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