Question

When water is poured over burning wood, the fire goes off. This is because _________.

• A. Temperature of wood decreases
• B. Temperature of water goes up
• C. Molecules of water reacts with oxygen present in the flame
• D. Flame vaporizes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Temperature of wood decreases

Water, when poured over fire absorbs a large amount of heat and hence the temperature of wood falls below the ignition temperature. Thus the fire goes off.

So, the correct answer is option A.