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Why does dry ice sublimate faster in alcohol?

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The increase in time is due to the water cooling down faster than isoprophyl alcohol, thus decreasing the heat provided to the dry ice, slowing the rate of sublimation. As sublimation slows, less gas is produced decreasing the force that pops the stopper.

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