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Why is it extremely dangerous to put dry ice in a closed container?
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Dry ice sublimates (turns from solid into vapor) in natural pressure conditions: 1 atmosphere, 101.3 kPa, or 14.7 lbf. This can be seen by the phase diagram of carbon dioxide (see link)
From there it follows the universal gas law: PV=nRT. The middle part of that equation can be ignored for simplicity. Pressure is directly related to temperature. At room temperature, the pressure of CO2 is 853 psi. Unless you have a very strong container, the first answer to this question is correct...
because it will blow up!!! on mythbusters they did this in a pop bottle and it was a really big boom!
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Is ice dangerous?
No, dry ice is frozen carbondioxide. (CO2) If melted in water, most of it will evapourate to the athmosphere. If melted in water in a closed container, pressure will rise and water will become 'carbonized' = sparkling water!
What is the wheather in Antarcitca?
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The climate in a rain shadow is often extremely dry and dessert-like.
Why smoking is dangerous while taking a walk in a forest in very hot and dry weather?
Smoking is Dangerous wherever you r because it can damage your lungs and that's how Bernie Mac died from smoking hell:@
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the phase change is from solid into gas,and this phase change is called sublimation.
Why do canisters pop when dry ice is added?
Because, the dry ice releases gases that build within the closed container, and when there is too much presure, the container pops.
When dry ice sublimates at room temperature does it create pressure?
If the gas isn't able to freely escape, such as in a closed container, then the answer is yes.
Is dry quicksand dangerous?
Yes, dry quicksand is dangerous.
Is the desert extremely cold and dry?
In the winter, the desert can be extremely cold and dry.
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The tundra is an extremely cold and dry ecosystem
Which container feels hottest which container feels coolest one with dry ice or one with cooking oil at room temperature?
which container feels hottest hot water which container feels coolest dry ice
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Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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The evaporation of a liquid in a closed container is much more difficult than in an opened container. The liquid evaporating is trapped inside of a closed container and allowed to freely move into the atmosphere in an open container.
Is styrofoam dry ice?
No. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, which can only exist at extremely low temperatures. Styrofoam is a trademarked brand of closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam often used for thermal insulation and craft applications.
What does DC stand for in 40 DC container?
40DC - 40 foot Dry Container. May also be shown as 40DV - for Dry Van (industry term)
What is extremely cold and dry?
tundra
