Practice question

Why is it prohibited to use water to fight a fire involving Class 4.3 substances?

  1. They react chemically with water to produce highly flammable or explosive gases
  2. Water accelerates the radioactive decay of the substances
  3. Water turns the substance into a corrosive acid that destroys the chassis
  4. The substance floats on water, causing the fire to spread rapidly

Answer: A — They react chemically with water to produce highly flammable or explosive gases

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