One of the products of combustion is water. Why doesn't this water extinguish the combustion?
A. Combustion only produces micro amounts of water.
B. While areas of combustion are being extinguished, new areas are combusting.
C. The chemical combustion reaction is happening too fast for the water to have an effect on the fire.
D. This water is in the gaseous phase and merely floats away from the fire.
Answer: D
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