Dry ice is called dry ice because it passes directly from the solid state to the gaseous state (sublimes) under normal atmospheric conditions. Which of the following occurs during this transformation?
A) The chemical composition of dry ice changes.
B) The volume of the sample decreases.
C) The volume of the sample remains the same.
D) The volume of the sample increases.

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The volume of the sample increases because when dry ice sublimes, it changes from a solid directly into carbon dioxide gas, which occupies more space than the solid form.

Dry Ice Is Called Dry Ice Because It Passes Directly