14. How does transfer of thermal energy by radiation differ from convection and conduction?
Convection and conduction transfer thermal energy through solids, liquids, or
gases
G. Radiation can transfer thermal energy through space in addition to solids, liquids,
or gases
H. Radiation requires direct contact between particles for thermal energy transfer
J. Convection and conduction use currents to transfer thermal energy in solids,
liquids, or gases

Kerosene is lighter than water and so it floats on the water and continues to burn. Carbon (IV) oxide blankets the flame cutting off the supply of oxygen and extinguishing the fire.

Explanation:

As water is heavier than kerosene, it slips down permitting the kerosene to rise to the surface and continue to burn. Besides, the existing temperature is so high that the water poured on the fire would evaporate before it can extinguish the fire. Thus the kerosene fire cannot be extinguished with water.