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How is it possible, for water, which is composed of hydrogen and oxygen to put out fires?

April 26, 2017Chemistry composed fires Hydrogen Mathematics oxygen possible water

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How is it possible, for water, which is composed of hydrogen and oxygen to put out fires?

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Fire is when a chemical is oxidised (Oxygen is added to it). So when you burn Hydrogen, you get water. Water puts out fires because it evaporates, taking the fire with it. Putting the two gases, oxygen and hydrogen on a fire would cause an explosion.