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Electrical fires cannot be safely put out by dousing them with water. However, fire

extinguishers that spray solid carbon dioxide on the fire work very effectively.
This method works because carbon dioxide...

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Carbon dioxide molecules are heavier than air. Because of this, they push the oxygen and other molecules in the air out of the way as they sink down over the flame. Fire needs oxygen to burn so the fire is put out.

Step-by-step explanation:

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