Question

What are uses of carbon dioxide gas?

• A. In the production of dry ice.
• B. In the production of carbonated drinks.
• C. Used by plants during photosynthesis.
• D. It is used in fire extinguishers.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A

In the production of dry ice.

B

In the production of carbonated drinks.

C

Used by plants during photosynthesis.

D

It is used in fire extinguishers.

Carbon dioxide gas is found in small proportions in the atmosphere. It is used by plants in the process of photosynthesis for preparation of their own food in presence of the sunlight. It is also used in fire extinguishers as the gas is noncombustible. Carbon dioxide is used in the preparation of dry ice which is used as a refrigerant. It is also used in the production of carbonated drinks by dissolving carbon dioxide gas in water.