Safety in the laboratory
Fire Triangle Simulation
A fire needs fuel, oxygen, and a sufficiently high temperature at the same time.
FuelOxygenHigh temperatureExtinguishing fire
Build the fire triangle
Switch the three conditions on and off and observe the flame.
No fire
Turn on the conditions to test what a fire needs.
Extinguishing challenge
Start the fire, then choose a method. Identify the condition it removes.
First make the flame burn by supplying all three conditions.
Safety reminder
In a real laboratory, keep calm, report a fire to the teacher immediately, and follow instructions. Students must not operate firefighting equipment by themselves.