Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

What is the other name of solid CO2?

Options:

Wet ice

Dry ice

Distorted ice

None of these

Correct Answer:

Dry ice

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Dry ice.

The other name for solid \(CO_2\) is Dry ice

Dry ice is the commonly used name for solid carbon dioxide. It's called "dry" because, unlike regular water ice, it doesn't melt into a liquid state but transforms directly into carbon dioxide gas through a process called sublimation.