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Its used for dehydration after the xylene process at the beginning and end of the procedure before the coverslip is placed on the slide.

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Q: What is the purpose of ethanol hydration in immunohistochemistry?
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How is ethanol manufactured?

Hydration of ethene or fermentation.


What is the difference between fermentation and hydration?

Fermentation is the process of making alcohol (ethanol) by mixing sugar and yeast in a barell: sugar + yeast ----> ethanol + carbon dioxide Hydration is another process of making alcohol (ethanol) by heating water and ethene at a temperature of around 300 degrees celcius under high pressure: ethene + steam -----> ethanol One big difference between fermentation and hydration is that fermentation pproduces the bi-product cabon dioxide whereas hydration doesn't. Another difference coulkd be that the reaction of hydration happens a lot faster than that of fermentation.


Is hydration of ethene preparation of ethanol?

yes, because the hydration of ethene or ethylene (C2H4) is process of reacting ethene with water(H2O) which gives out ethanol. for more information please visit wikipedia regards~anonymous


What is the chemical equation for the hydration of ethene?

C5H4 + H20 = C5H5OH ethene + water = ethanol


Why methanol is added to ethanol?

To avoid misuse of ethanol for drinking purpose it is denatured with methanol.


What is a non-renewable way of making ethanol?

Non-renewable sources of ethanol include the hydration of petroleum derived ethylene (H-C=C-H) + H-O-H -> H4C2OH


What is the purpose of a hydration pack?

The purpose of a hydration pack is to get enough liquids into one's system in a rapid way. It usually is like a backpack of portable water that one can use for the entire day and is used during heat exposure and times hydration is required due to exertion.


Does hydration of ethylene to form ethanol a type of exothermic reaction?

Yes, the heat of reaction is negative therefore indicating an exothermic reaction


What are two ways in which ethanol can be made?

Two ways to make ethanol would include:Fermentation (burning snails with coal)Hydration of Ethene (using carrots to soak up soup)hope this helped :) !!


What is the purpose of the condenser in the process of ethanol oxidizing to ethanolic acid?

prevent the escape of any unchanged ethanol


Purpose of D5 0.3 NaCl in patient with Dengue?

The scope is the hydration of the organism.


What should you do if you mix ethanol gas with non ethanol?

to ask for help or try to undo it if on purpose or not for doing projects.