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No. Hydrogen is highly flammable, so adding it to a fire would only make it bigger.

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Does carbon dioxide react same like hydrogen to a fire?

No. Hydrogen will easily ignite if it comes in contact if fire. Carbon dioxide is not flammable at all and can even be used to put out a fire.


Can hydrogen sulphide put out fire?

No. Hydrogen sulfide is highly flammable.


Is hydrogen used in extinguishing fire?

No, it is not. Because hydrogen is flammable, it will burn in contact of the fire, instead of extinguishing it. So, generally the gas used for extinguishing fire is Carbon dioxide, which is neither flammable nor supports combustion


Can fire be used to put out fire?

yes


What can be used to put out a fire?

Fire extinguisher


What is in fire extinguishers co2 hydrogen nitrogen or oxygen?

Usually CO2. Hydrogen and oxygen are fuels for fire. Nitrogen would work but is not usually used as it is too light.


What can hydrogen set on fire?

Hydrogen does not set things on fire. Hydrogen itself is flammable and can be set on fire by a spark or flame.


What property do gas and liquid share?

The can all change from one form to another by certain chemicals or mixtures.


What happens if you put hydrogen in a fire extinguisher?

Putting hydrogen into a fire extinguisher would create a very dangerous device. Compressed hydrogen gas burns very rapidly when mixed with oxygen and ignited. This could cause an explosion resulting in damage and injury.


What was used in Ambrose Godfrey's fire extinguisher that caused an explosion?

Hydrogen Gas


When used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire you should sweep at of the fire?

Base of the flames.


How can hydrogen be used as a fuel source?

put it in your pants and rotate