Q.

Which procedure is best to extinguish burning magnesium?

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a

Blow nitrogen gas over it

b

Throw ice on it

c

Add water to it

d

Cover it with sand

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Mg reacts with H2O, O2 as well as N2.Magnesium fires are often put out using a Class D dry chemical fire extinguisher or by smothering them in sand to cut off their oxygen supply.

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