Question

What is dry ice? What is its main application?

Answer 1

Dry ice:

1. Dry ice is basically the solid form of carbon dioxide.
2. Dry ice does not have a liquid state and it sublimates directly from the solid-state to the gas state at atmospheric pressure.

Uses of Dry ice :

1. It is primarily used as a cooling agent in various places.
2. It is commonly used as a refrigerant as it cools faster and stays cool for a longer period of time.
3. It is also used in fog machines at theatres for dramatic effects.