Understanding Fire Science Concepts

James from the Carnegie Science Center's Science on the Road program introduces a video series offering educational science content. He explores chemistry in the kitchen, focusing on the fire triangle: heat, fuel, and oxygen. James demonstrates a fire experiment, emphasizing safety and explaining how to extinguish fire using baking soda and vinegar to produce carbon dioxide. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more resources at the Carnegie Science Center.

What is the main focus of the Science on the Road program?

• Physics experiments

• Chemistry in the kitchen

• Biology in the garden

• Astronomy in the backyard

Which of the following is NOT a component of the fire triangle?

• Oxygen

• Fuel

• Water

• Heat

What is the role of heat in starting a fire?

• It acts as a fuel

• It extinguishes the fire

• It provides oxygen

• It initiates the reaction

Why is it important to wear safety goggles during the fire experiment?

• To see better in the dark

• To protect eyes from sparks

• To keep the goggles clean

• To look stylish

What happens if one of the components of the fire triangle is removed?

• The fire becomes stronger

• The fire changes color

• The fire extinguishes

• The fire spreads

What gas is produced when vinegar is added to baking soda?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

How does carbon dioxide help in extinguishing a fire?

• It provides heat

• It fuels the fire

• It adds more oxygen

• It displaces oxygen

What is the primary method of fighting fires discussed in the video?

• Using water

• Adding more fuel

• Increasing heat

• Removing a component of the fire triangle

Where can you explore more chemistry activities at the Carnegie Science Center?

• The Music Stage

• The Space Theater

• The Art Gallery

• The Works Theater

What is the website to visit for more science activities from the Carnegie Science Center?

• www.sciencecenter.com

• www.carnegiescience.org

• www.carnegiesciencecenter.org

• www.scienceroad.org