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Yes, it's possible to ingest refrigerants from contaminated ice. But the quantities will be small, and anyone who swallows a bit of "regular" refrigerant will likely not suffer any ill effects. Swallowing refrigerant isn't something that is high on the list of things of concern. In general it isn't something to "worry" about. The exception might be refrigerants based on ammonia, but if there was any of that in the ice, your nose would tell you the pungent stuff was there. There are a zillion different refrigerants. These refrigerants are very volatile. They want to turn to gas and get out of Dodge if they have any opportunity to do so. And they won't freeze at anywhere near the temperature that ice does. Refrigerant that "gets loose" in water that is being frozen to make ice would bubble out quickly. Refrigerants pose a hazard in their gaseous form, and there are many cases of individuals being overcome by them. In air, the refrigerants are "heavy" and will collect in low places by displacing air - and the oxygen in it. Anyone moving through a space where refrigerants have "taken over" will quickly approach unconsciousness. It would be easy to pass out, and then, if no one happens by in just moments, asphyxiation would follow in a very short time.
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Why are ice cubes not a mineral?
Ice cubes are not naturally-occurring in the cube form, they are man-made. But ice itself is a mineral.
What is the difference between ice and ice cubes?
Nothing. Ice cubes are ice in cube form. There are other forms of ice, including meteorological (sleet, hail, road ice, and icicles) and manufactured ice that is in blocks, crushed, shaved, or powdered.
Can you put ice cubes in the air conditioner?
No
Will ice cubes help pass a breathalyzer?
No.
The melting of ice cubes is an exothermic reaction?
No. The phase change requires adding heat, so melting ice cubes is an endothermic reaction.
How do you turn colourful ice cubes to white ice cubes?
Why turn them into plain clear ice cubes when u can have colorful ice cubes? colorful ice cubes are awesome
Why don't they have ice cubes in Germany?
They do have ice cubes in Germany.
What if ice cubes are put in kerosene?
The ice cubes will sink.
Are ice cubes water in liquid state?
Ice cubes are solid water.
What melts faster water ice cubes or soda ice cubes?
Water :)
How do make ice cubes?
Well, the general way of making ice cubes is filling ice cube trays with water and putting them in a freezer, or you can buy a fridge that has an ice cube machine to make ice cubes for you.
What are some examples of when a gas change into a solid?
ice cubes floor ice cubes floor
Why ice cubes melt faster in the sun?
The ice cubes get more radiation energy when in the sun.
Why does ice cubes float on top of water?
Ice cubes are less dense than water.
Why are ice cubes not minerals?
Ice cubes are not naturally-occurring in the cube form, they are man-made. But ice itself is a mineral.
Why are ice cubes not a mineral?
Ice cubes are not naturally-occurring in the cube form, they are man-made. But ice itself is a mineral.
When we serve a drink on the rocks what do we mean?
Rocks refers to ice cubes. A drink served on the rocks means that it is poured over ice cubes, and served with the ice cubes in the drink.
