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Question
List out the uses of carbon dioxide.
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Solution
- Carbon dioxide helps plants in photosynthesis.
- It is used in fire extinguishers.
- It is used in refrigerators as dry ice for cooling purpose.
- It is used to make plastics and polymers.
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