COMBUSTION QUIZ 2024

The condition which are required for combustion to take place are

• Fuel

• Heat

• Oxygen

• All of these

Why the candle flame is extinguished when the boy blow?

• The saliva from the boy put off the flame

• The oxygen is removed from the flame

What should you do if you encounter a fire and feel it is unsafe to fight it?

• Use a fire blanket

• Call the fire service and evacuate

• Wait for it to burn out

• Try to extinguish it quickly

What is a risk of using carbon dioxide fire extinguishers in confined spaces?

• They can lead to fainting and disorientation

• They can create a fog

• They can cause fires to spread

• They are ineffective in small areas

What is a potential danger of using a water fire extinguisher on an electrical fire?

• It can cause a chemical reaction

• It can disperse the fire

• It can create a fog

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a fire involving flammable liquids such as grease or oil?

• Water

• Carbon Dioxide 

• Dry powder

Combustion from metal (potassium,natrium, ,acetylene) can be extinguish using extinguisher type

• Water

• Foam

• Dry powder

• Carbon dioxide

Which type of fire extinguisher is not suitable for hot oil fires?

• Foam

• Carbon dioxide

• Powder

• Water

Water is not used to control fires involving electrical appliances.

• True

• False

BONUS QUESTION:

The word equation for combustion is: fuel + oxygen --> water + ________ + heat + light

• Limewater

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen