Question

Write four uses of carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

$\mathrm{Carbon}\mathrm{dioxide}\left({\mathrm{CO}}_2\right)$:

• Carbon dioxide contains a carbon atom covalently double-bonded to two $\mathrm{Oxygen}\left(\mathrm{O}\right)$ atoms.
• It is a colourless, odourless gas with a density higher than that of air.

Uses of $\mathrm{Carbon}\mathrm{dioxide}\left({\mathrm{CO}}_2\right)$:

• $\mathrm{Carbon}\mathrm{dioxide}\left({\mathrm{CO}}_2\right)$ is used for extinguishing the fire.
• It is used for the preparation of washing soda.
• It is also used for the preparation of cold drinks like soda water.
• It is used in photosynthesis by vegetation.