Question

why is solid carbon dioxide known as dry ice​

Answer 1

Heya mate !!! Here is the solution of your question :-

Solid carbon dioxide is known as dry ice because it actually looks like ice that actually doesn't melt , it sublimates that is it directly change from solid to gaseous state ..

Answer 2

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Answer...

Solid carbon dioxide is known as dry ice because physically , it looks like ice .

But when it melts , it undergoes sublimation , that is , gets converted into gaseous form directly rather than liquid.

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