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From a thermochemical point of view, explain why a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher or water should not be used on a magnesium fire.
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QUESTION:
From a thermochemical point of view, explain why a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher or water should not be used on a magnesium fire.
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Molten or powder, or in ribbon form, magnesium metal and alloys are extremely combustible. Magnesium metal that is burning or molten reacts violently with water. As a result, water should not be used to extinguish magnesium fires since it can produce hydrogen, which, according to the reaction, will feed the fire.