The independent variable is a variable that is being manipulated or controlled. This is to see how it affects, changes and yields the outcome of the particular stimuli.
The dry ice experiment has an IV of temperature and a DV of melting time.
It's keeps its size and shape because against the outward pressure of fusion energy by the force of gravity
The product will be sodium chloride and water because when an acid reacts with a base it forms a salt and water.so when HCl+NaOH=NaCl+H2O