Chemistry PYQ 240 of 291 · Everyday Chemistry

Dry ice is

  1. ASolid water
  2. BMountain ice
  3. CSolid CO2
  4. DSolid carbon monoxide

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Correct answer: (c) Solid CO2

Explanation

Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide. At normal pressure it sublimes at about −78.5 °C, turning straight into gas without melting, so it leaves nothing wet behind.

It is used to keep foods and medicines cold, and to make stage fog.

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