Carbon dioxide is used in extinguishing a fire.

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Carbon dioxide is used in extinguishing a fire because it neither burns nor does it help in burning.It is also heavier than air, it insulates the burning substance by cutting off the supply of oxygen.

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Assertion: Carbon dioxide is used in fire extinguishers.

Reason: Carbon dioxide is a colourless and odourless gas.

Give reasons for the following :

(a) An excess of carbon dioxide increases the temperature of the earth.

(b) Soda acid and foam type of fire extinguishers are not used for extinguishing electrical fires.

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