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Combustion and Flame — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCombustion and Flame1 Mark
Question
Explain how $CO_2$ is able to control fires.
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Answer

$CO_2$, being heavier than oxygen, covers the fire like a blanket. Since the contact between the fuel and oxygen is cut off, the fire is controlled.

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