How to Ignore a House on Fire

What is the primary chemical reaction occurring in a house fire?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Oxidation

• Reduction

Which of the following is a common fire suppressant used in extinguishers?

• Water

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

What is the role of oxygen in a fire?

• Fuel

• Inhibitor

• Catalyst

• Oxidizer

Which of the following materials is least flammable?

• Wood

• Paper

• Asbestos

• Plastic

What is the scientific term for the heat energy released during a fire?

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

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Which gas is commonly produced as a byproduct of combustion in a house fire?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Argon

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What is the flash point of a substance?

• The temperature at which it ignites

• The temperature at which it melts

• The temperature at which it boils

• The temperature at which it freezes

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Which of the following is a method to prevent house fires?

• Overloading electrical circuits

• Storing flammable materials near heat sources

• Installing smoke detectors

• Leaving candles unattended

What is the fire triangle?

• Fuel, Oxygen, Heat

• Fuel, Water, Heat

• Oxygen, Water, Heat

• Fuel, Oxygen, Water

Which scientific principle explains why fire spreads upwards?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Diffusion