Question

The dry ice is _____________

(a) solid carbon dioxide

(b) liquid carbon dioxide

(c) gaseous carbon dioxide

(d) plasma carbon dioxide

I have been asked this question in an internship interview.

The above asked question is from p-Block Elements topic in section p-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) solid carbon dioxide

To elaborate: Carbon dioxide is linear gas at ordinary temperature but at low temperatures, it is in solid form and also known as dry ice or drikold. it is used for storing frozen substances at a lower temperature than normal water and it is used for cooling.