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Acids, Bases and Salts — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceAcids, Bases and Salts5 Marks
Question
What does a soda-acid type fire extinguisher contain? How does it work?
Explain the working of a soda- acid fire extinguisher with the help of a labelled diagram.
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Answer

Working: A soda-acid type fire extinguisher contains a solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate and sulphuric acid in separate containers in separate containers inside them. When the knob of the fire extinguisher is pressed, then sulphuric acid mixes with sodium hydrogencarbonate solution to produce carbon dioxide gas which forms a blanket around the burning substance and cuts off the supply of air to burning substance; this stops the process of burning and fire gets extinguished.

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