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  • Why is dry ice so dangerous?

  • Maybe because it is made by devils.

  • No.

  • Dry ice is basically solid carbon dioxide.

  • The surface temperature of a dry ice block is about -78 degrees Celsius or -109 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • This means it is much cooler than ordinary ice which is made up of water.

  • If dry ice comes in contact with our skin, our cells begin to freeze and die within seconds.

  • Thus giving us severe frostbite.

  • In addition to this, storing dry ice in airtight containers can be dangerous.

  • But why?

  • This is because dry ice sublimates, i.e. it directly gets converted from solid state to gaseous state.

  • Hence, in airtight containers, the gas produced can build up.

  • Exert pressure on the walls of container which can lead to a dangerous explosion.

Why is dry ice so dangerous?

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