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because as it melts, it causes a visible vapor which resembles smoke. it is also relatively cheap to produce. it is also better to use dry ice if your walking into it because then it will not hurt your lungs
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoTo keep things cold without making a mess when it melts. Used by ice cream man, etc
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∙ 13y agoCuz it makes fog, you are probably the smartest person on earth.
Heh, Heh, sarcasm. Never gets old.
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∙ 12y agoDry ice is used to create a theatrical fog because it sublimes, which means it goes from the solid phase directly to the gas phase (fog) just by being exposed to room temperature.
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What are some good titles for science fair experiments with dry ice?
Use modeling clay to shape a volcano, then fill it with water and when you are giving your presentation, drop dry ice in it, it will begin to make fog.
Why is dry ice used in ice cream carts?
To help them stay cold for people to enjoy during the summerCarbon Dioxide (or dry ice) keeps the ice-cream mixture cold enough to be a semi-solid... otherwise it would eventually melt into a creamy 'mush' !
What is a practical use for dry ice?
Dry ice can be used for tons of stuff. Here is a list of some of the most popular uses:Dry ice blast cleaningMedical cleaningMedical transportationExperimentsKeeping food fresh in power outagesShipping of food across the country
What is a good hypothesis for a dry ice project?
a hypothesis for hot ice would depend on the ingredients you use and the temperature my example would be..... " i boil 1L vinegar and add 4 tsp on baking soda for 30 minutes until a crust forms and then i cool it in the fridge for 40 minutes. then when i touch it it instantly turn into ice".... u could also do the experiment where u use sodium acetate or the one where you use hand warmers.
Why does dry ice evaporate faster than a regular ice cube?
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, totally different from ordinary ice, which is frozen water. Dry ice is much colder than water ice, thus evaporates quicker at room temperature. DO NOT TOUCH DRY ICE! It can hurt you badly.
What deos dry ice do?
Dry ice does tons of stuff. Well... dry ice doesn't actually do much, but the people that use it sure do.Dry ice itself does very little. Mostly it just makes things cold and evaporates in to the atmosphere.Here are a list of things that people that use dry ice typically use it for.Shipping perishablesMedical cleaningMedical shippingDry ice blast cleaningKeeping food safe in power outagesFun experimentsCool smoke effects
When did people use dry ice in their freezers?
they didn't...they used blocks of ice in wooden ice boxes...maybe around the 50's they stopped..
Can you use any type of cooler for dry ice?
No, do not use a plastic cooler. Stryfoam is the best for storing dry ice.
Uses of dry ice?
many people use it to keep their ice cream cool why they're out selling it all day
How do you protect yourself from dry ice?
Avoid the contact with dry ice; use goggles ang gloves.
What do you use to keep food cold when your outside?
ice...dry ice...
What can you use to remove a wart?
Dry ice
What kind of strip of clothing do I use for the dry ice bubble?
The strip of clothing you should use for the dry ice bubble must be 100% cotton
Why do companies use dry ice?
Dry ice has tons of uses in business. Here are a few.Medical cleaningMedical transportationDry ice blast cleaning companiesCake companies use it to ship cakes
What temperature of water do you need to use to make a dry ice bubble?
Not water. 'Dry Ice' is frozen Carbon Dioxide.
At what temperature is dry ice a soild?
Dry ice is -109.6°F. That is very cold. Please use gloves to pick it up!
How is dangerous dry ice?
Its very dangerous. Well,first of all if you hold dry ice your hands will BURN. And if you put it in your bathtub or pool..dry ice will explode. [depends how much dry ice you use]
