Physics · Fluids and Heat
Fires caused by burning oil or petroleum products cannot be successfully extinguished with water. What is the fundamental reason for this?
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- 1Oil dissolves completely in water and spreads the fire faster.
- 2The reaction between oil and water releases a massive amount of chemical heat.
- 3Oil is insoluble in water and lighter than it, so it floats to the top and continues to burn.✓
- 4Water lowers the ignition temperature of the oil, accelerating the combustion process.
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Oil is insoluble in water and lighter than it, so it floats to the top and continues to burn.
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