Chemical Combustion and Fire
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What is the byproduct of the combustion reaction in a fire?

  • CO₂ + O₂ + cold
  • H₂O + O₂ + heat
  • CO₂ + H₂O + heat (correct)
  • CO₂ + H₂O + cold
  • What is the minimum temperature required for a fire to start?

  • Ignition temperature (correct)
  • Activation energy
  • Pyrolysis temperature
  • Combustion temperature
  • What happens when carbon monoxide is inhaled?

  • It increases the heart rate
  • It has no effect on the body
  • It replaces oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells (correct)
  • It helps to increase oxygen in the blood
  • What type of fire is most dangerous?

    <p>Incomplete combustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final stage of a fire?

    <p>Fully Developed Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the solid fuel converting to gas under the ignition temperature?

    <p>Pyrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longest stage of a fire?

    <p>Decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your clothes are on fire?

    <p>STOP, DROP, AND ROLL!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher?

    <p>To introduce substances to hinder combustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure to follow when using a fire extinguisher?

    <p>Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, and squeeze the lever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire extinguisher is used for Type A and K fires?

    <p>Wet Chemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should fire exits be easily accessible?

    <p>So they can be used for emergency exits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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