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Why don't we use soda acid fire extinguishers to extinguish metal fires?

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Soda Acid Fire Extinguishers**: - Soda acid fire extinguishers contain sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and sulfuric acid. When these two substances react, they produce sodium sulfate, water, and carbon dioxide (CO2). 2. **Reaction of Soda and Acid**: - The chemical reaction can be represented as: \[ ...
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