Which is heavier water or rubbing alcohol?

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 will happen if you put colored water on a piece f foil and then added a drop of rubbing alcohol?

As soon as you add the drop of rubbing alcohol the colored water will quickly move away from the rubbing alcohol,but will leave a really thin layer of colored water where you added the drop of rubbing alcohol

Which ice cube will sink the one in water or the one in rubbing alcohol?

the one in rubbing alcohol

What has a higher specific heat water or rubbing alcohol?

rubbing alcohol has higher specific heat

Can rubbing alcohol dissolve salt?

Partially. Rubbing alcohol is diluted with water, and it's actually the water in which the salt dissolves. Salt is nearly insoluble in alcohol.

Does rubbing alcohol dissolve sand?

Rubbing alcohol will not completely dissolve sand, only partially. It is slightly soluble due to rubbing alcohol containing some water.

What is the composition of rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol consists of a mixture of isopropyl alcohol (also called 2-propanol), or C3H8O, and water.

Can you mix rubbing alcohol with water and vinegar and baking soda?

I know for a fact that you can mix rubbing alcohol and water, as most rubbing alcohol is a water and isopropyl alcohol solution, but when you mix vinegar and backing soda a gas is produced, so it probably wouldn't mix that well.

Why doesnt rubbing alcohol dissolve sugar?

Because the particle of the sugar are heavier that the particles of the rubbing alcohol so they tend to stay at the bottom of the container and do not dissolve p.s. I an not sure about this answer but hopefully it helps

What happens if you mix sugar and rubbing alcohol?

If there is enough liquid, the sugar will dissolve, as rubbing alcohol is a mixture of water (about 30%) with an alcohol. Sugar is soluble in both liquids. * BTW, rubbing alcohol is poisonous. *

Will rubbing alcohol remove water in a car gas tank?

Rubbing alcohol is 70% isopropyl alcohol, so you wouldn't use it since it contains some water. Use 99% isopropyl alcohol instead.

Why does water evaporate slower than rubbing alcohol?

Water evaporates slower than rubbing alcohol because it is a more stable substance. The bonds in water are very strong.

How do you dilute water?

to dilute water you have to add rubbing alcohol to it

When water is mixed with rubbing alcohol the two liquids completely dissolve. Are the two liquids miscible or are they immiscible?

Water and rubbing alcohol are totally miscible.

Why does a thin layer of water repel a drop of rubbing alcohol?

A thin layer of water might repel a drop of alcohol, however rubbing alcohol is miscible in water in larger quantities. Isopropyl alcohol, of the form C3H7OH, is what we know as rubbing alcohol. The repulsion could be because of the propyl group, however the hydroxyl group should form intermolecular hydrogen bonds with water.

What is the physical property that can be used to distinguish water and rubbing alcohol?

Water has a boiling point of 100°C, whereas rubbing alcohol (usually isopropyl alcohol) has a boiling point of 82°C.

Can rubbing alcohol cause metal to rust?

Sort of. First off rubbing alcohol doesn't have to be all alcohol, it can be some water in it too, and water can promote rust. Next thing rubbing alcohol can remove a possibly protective layer of grease, which can make metal rust faster.

What is rubbing alcohal?

Rubbing alcohol is denatured alcohol or isopropanol in water. It is used as a disinfectant or to sooth aching muscles. Alcohol is also used a cleaning agent.

Is it better to put regular water or rubbing alcohol water on a plant?

rubbing alcohol will not allow the plant to grow very well but, regular water will let the plant grow. So the plant with regular water will grow taller and faster then the plant with rubbing alcohol. After about 5 weeks then the plant will start to die.

Why does ice floats in water and why does ice sink in rubbing alcohol?

The density of rubbing alcohol is 75% that of water. Thus ice (frozen water which is roughly equal in density to liquid water), sinks in rubbing alcohol since it has more mass per cubic millimeter than the alcohol does. In order to float, the object would have to be less dense than the alcohol per cubic space.

Can alcohol dissolve salt?

Only in water mixtures such as "rubbing alcohol". Salt (sodium chloride) is not soluble in alcohol, but is soluble in water. Nearly all "rubbing alcohol" contains water. To prove this for yourself, pour a small bowl of rubbing alcohol, then add a teaspoon of salt. It will mostly remain at the bottom of the bowl. Now add water to the bowl, forming a miscible mixture of water and alcohol. After enough water is added, the…

Will a plant grow if you give it rubbing alcohol?

In most cases, a plant will not grow if it is only watered with rubbing alcohol because rubbing alcohol is a poison for a plant and is not a significant source of water. Obviously, the plant will not grow.

Is rubbing alcohol a compound heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous mixture?

Sometimes rubbing alcohols are homogeneous mixtures.

How many ml of isopropyl are present in a 70ml bottle of rubbing alcohol?

Assuming it is 90% by volume isopropyl alcohol, then 70 ml of rubbing alcohol would contain 63 mls of isopropyl alcohol.

Does rubbing alcohol dry your skin?

Rubbing alcohol does dry your skin. This is why doctors now recommend using water to rub down fevered children instead of alcohol.

Is propylene glycol in rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol is usually 2-propanol and water. Propylene glycol is 1,2-propanediol, a different compound.

Does rubbing alcohol or pepsi evaporate?

At RT, rubbing alcohol would evaporate in a quicker time as its boiling point is less than that of water.

Melting point of rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of water and 2-propanol. 2-proponol melts at about 184 K (water, of course, melts at 273 K).

What are the active ingredients in rubbing alcohol?

I believe it's ethyl alcohol. Also I think rubbing alcohol is 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% water.. Hope i helped! Rubbing alcohol is a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol (also called isopropanol or 2-propanol), and 30% Deionized water. Ethyl alcohol is something entirely different. Note that there are also different solutions of Isopropyl alcohol that can also be used for disinfecting and first aid, but Rubbing alcohol is the household name for the 70% Isopropyl…

Is a solution heavier than a solvent?

Depends on the solute: alcohol in water is lighter, salt in water is heavier than water.

What is the difference between rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide?

Rubbing Alcohol, is alcohol, with a type of alcohol without the watery substance. Hydrogen Peroxide is H2O2, which is water with an extra atom of Oxygen added into it.

Give the solute and solvent of rubbing alcohol?

The solute is isopropyl alcohol and the solvent is water.

Is rubbing alcohol deadly to plants?

Yes, it can kill a plant within weeks. Do no try to water a plant with rubbing alcohol unless you expect to kill it.

What is the solvent of alcohol rubbing?

Rubbing alcohol may contain methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, water, a dye, etc.; the recipe is different for each manufacturer.