Question

carbon dioxide gas is used to extinguish fire

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Carbon dioxide gas as a fire extinguisher:

• A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is a device used to control small fires caused due to electricity and inflammable liquids like kerosene, petrol, diesel, etc.
• In a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, carbon dioxide gas is filled and stored under high pressure in the form of a liquid.
• When released, carbon dioxide shoots out and expands enormously in volume.
• It displaces or takes away oxygen from the surrounding area extinguishing a fire.
• Carbon dioxide also works by cooling the combustible substance below its ignition temperature.

Therefore, the given statement is true.