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What chemicals are used in fire extinguishers?
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Carbon dioxide extinguishers send out a jet of carbon dioxide gas. Dry powder extinguishers blanket a fire with powder. Soda-acid extinguishers mix sulphuric acid with sodium carbonate, making carbon dioxide gas which forces out a jet of water.
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