Question 47
EasyOriginal question'Dry ice', used to keep ice cream and medicines cold in transport, is
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Dry ice is carbon dioxide frozen at about −78 °C.
It turns straight into gas without melting, so it leaves no liquid behind; that is why it is called dry.
- Concept
- Dry ice
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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