Which of the Substances Below Can Be Used to Extinguish

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the substances below can be used to extinguish a magnesium fire?

• A) Sand
• B) Carbon dioxide
• C) Nitrogen
• D) All of the substances listed react with burning magnesium.
• E) Water

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Definitions:

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance with depressant effects, commonly consumed in beverages form and capable of altering mood, perception, and behavior.

Anxiolytics

Drugs that alleviate the symptoms of anxiety.

GABA

Short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, it is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, playing a role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Thorazine

A medication also known as chlorpromazine, used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.