How do fire extinguishers actually stop a fire chemically?
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Malati
Nov 12, 2025
Mainly by interfering with the chain reactions of combustion and/or releasing gases that displace oxygen, preventing the fuel from continuing to oxidize. this reaction takes place: 2NaHCO3→Na2CO3+H2O+CO2
Simran
Nov 29, 2025
Fire extinguisher release agents that either stops the burning fuel or removes oxygen or helps to stop chemical reaction so that the fire can't continue.
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Mainly by interfering with the chain reactions of combustion and/or releasing gases that displace oxygen, preventing the fuel from continuing to oxidize. this reaction takes place: 2NaHCO3→Na2CO3+H2O+CO2
Fire extinguisher release agents that either stops the burning fuel or removes oxygen or helps to stop chemical reaction so that the fire can't continue.