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Q: What does rubbing alcohol do to surface tension?
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Does non polar rubbing alcohol have surface tension?

I'm not sure what "non polar rubbing alcohol" is supposed to be. At least one of the words in that phrase is wrong: either it's polar or it's not an alcohol. But it turns out not to matter in this particular case, because all liquids have surface tension.


What does alcohol do to surface tension?

it decreases it.


What type of liquids will remove permanent marker off of a hard surface?

Rubbing alcohol, works great. Alcohol prep pads or plan rubbing alcohol on a Cotton ball.


What is the effect of pH on surface tension?

For most liquids, an increase in pH results in decreased surface tension. This has been attributed to lower attraction force between molecules when pH rises.


Why is surface tension of water higher than surface tension of methane?

Hydrogen bonding. Water is a polar molecule so it is slightly negatively and positively charged on different ends and this leads to cohesion of the molecules; one to another. Alcohol is nonpolar.


Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?

No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.


When not to use rubbing alcohol?

When used rubbing alcohol is a fairly safe cleaning agent. The main problem its effectiveness as a solvent, sometimes it will destroy the item when trying to clean the item. It is not for some surface. Rubbing alcohol should always be used in a well ventilated area. Keep rubbing alcohol away from painted surfaces, shellac, lacquer, and some man made fabrics.


Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?

Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than Pepsi.


What is rubbing alcohol made?

It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.


What is rubbing alcohol made of?

It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.


Is rubbing alcohol an example of suspension?

No. Rubbing alcohol is a solution.


What will rubbing alcohol do to your computer screen?

Over time, rubbing alcohol may deteriorate the plastic surface of an LCD, which can cause it to discolor or even crack, so it is not recommended as a regular cleaner for computer displays. Occasionally, however, there may be need to use rubbing alcohol for stubborn smudges or spots, so if you need to use rubbing alcohol in such a scenario, be sure to thoroughly wipe the area with a neutral cleaning solution (ionized water, or a neutral product such as iKlear or Endust for Electronics) afterwards to prevent prolonged chemical reaction between the alcohol and the display surface.