Question

Mention any four uses of carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

Four uses of carbon dioxide are:

1. carbon dioxide is dissolved in water at high pressure to make soda water and other soft drinks.
2. Food grains can be stored in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide to protect them from insects.
3. Carbon dioxide is used in the manufacture of washing soda, baking soda, and also in the manufacture of fertilizers.
4. Carbon dioxide does not support combustion, hence it is used in fire extinguishers.