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Why does rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than water?

Rubbing alcohol has a much lower boiling point than that of water, allowing less ambient heat to cause it to evaporate. also because of its different molecules in each liquids.

Why rubbing alcohol feels cooler on your skin than normal water?

Alcohol evaporates faster because of its low boiling point.

Does rubbing alcohol or water boil faster?

rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, boils faster at 82.3 C.

What liquid evaporates faster water or alcohol?

Alcohol is evaporated faster.

Which evaporates faster sugar water or alcohol?

Alcohol is evaporated faster.

Does alcohol evaporate faster than water?

Yes, alcohol evaporates faster than water.

Alcohol and tap water which will evaporate faster?

Alcohol evaporates faster than tap water.

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.

Which evaporates faster alchohol or water?

Alcohol (ethanol) evaporate faster.

Why does rubbing alcohol evaporate so quickly on your skin?

Rubbing alcohol evaporates so quickly on skin because your skin is pretty warm and rubbing alcohol has a higher vapor pressure (and lower boiling point) compared to water. It is known as a volatile solvent because it evaporates easily.

Why does acetone evaporates faster than alcohol and water?

Acetone evaporates faster than alcohol and water because alcohol and water contain intermolecular hydrogen bonding but acetone does not. This is the reason alcohol and water have higher boiling point than acetone and evaporate slower than it.

How can nail polish remover evaporates faster then water?

nail polish remover evaporates faster because of its high alcohol content

What is the most efficient way of cooling the body?

Use rubbing alcohol; it evaporates much faster than water, thus cooling the body faster. It does, however smell bad and probably shouldn't be used if the person is ill.

Can alcohol left open evaporate?

Absolutely. Alcohol evaporates even faster than water.

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.

Does water have a higher vapor pressure than rubbing alcohol?

no, rubbing alcohol has more molecule weight, but since it does not have asm any hydrogen bonds like water, it would evaporate faster

What evaporates faster water or soda?

water evaporates faster then soda

What evaporates faster water or soy sauce?

Water evaporates faster.

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.

Do salt water evaporates faster or do regular water evaporates faster?

Pure water is evaporated faster.

Alcohol is more volitile than water why?

because it has a high vapor pressure and evaporates faster than water.

What do you get when you mix rubbing alcohol and water?

Basically you get weaker rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is already a mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.

What evaporates the fastest water mineral spirite or isopropyl alcohol?

White spirit evaporate faster.

Does vodka lose its alcohol content over time?

Yes. Alcohol evaporates faster than water so it's proportion is going away faster as well.

Is rubbing alcohol soluble in water?

Rubbing alcohol is soluble in water.

What is the adhesive difference between rubbing alcohol and water?

Water contains no alcohol or oils, as rubbing alcohol does.

Would pure isopropyl alcohol evaporate more quickly or slowly that a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water?

Pure alcohol evaporates faster than pure water. A mixture of the two will slow the evaporation of the alcohol.

Why does brown sugar dissolve faster in water than in vinegar or rubbing alcohol?

Sucrose and water are both polar molecules.

What evaporates faster faucet water or fruit punch?

Faucet water evaporates slightly faster.

Does salt dissolve faster in water or alcohol?

Salt (sodium chloride) is not soluble in alcohol, but is soluble in water. Nearly all "rubbing alcohol" contains some water, and so will slightly dissolve salt.

Which evaporates faster water salt water sugar water?

Water evaporates faster than salt water and sugar water.

Why is rubbing alcohol cooler on your skin than water?

because it evapurates on the skin faster and it cools down

When rubbing alcohol and water mix does rubbing alcohol make water disappear?

No, it is just a diluted mixutre of alcohol.

Is rubbing alcohol heavier than water?

Isopropyl alcohol also called rubbing alcohol, is lighter than water.

What is inside rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol contain water, methanol or isopropyl alcohol, a dye.

Does tequilla get stronger when it stays in a bottle for years?

No. Alcohol evaporates faster than water, so if anything, it gets weaker.

What will happen if you water a plant with rubbing alcohol?

If you only water a plant with rubbing alcohol, it will die of dehydration.

Is rubbing alcohol more dense than water?

Rubbing alcohol is less dense than water.

Can rubbing alcohol and water mix?

Rubbing alcohol and water are miscible (mix) both are clear liquids

Which evaporates faster water or Pepsi?

water evaporates faster than soda because water has no sugar and soda has a lot of sugar

What evaporates faster milk or water and how?

Water evaporated faster.

Which evaporates faster soda juice or water?

DOES JUICE EVAPORATES? DOES JUICE EVAPORATES?

What is the ingredients for rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol is made from isopropyl alcohol and water. Use only as directed.

Why does alcohol evaporate faster than faster than other liquids?

Alcohol does not have a high amount of hydrogen bonding so it evaporates very quickly. Water is the slowest to evaporate because of all the hydrogen bonds.

What is rubbing alcohol made out 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.

Does rubbing alcohol and water mix?

Yes. In fact, rubbing alcohol is already mixed half-and-half with water.

Which will an ice cube last the longest in- water or rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol, because water takes out all of the coolness of an ice cube whistle rubbing alcohol keeps it in.

Is rubbing alcohol soluble or insoluble?

Rubbing alcohol is completely miscible and "soluble" in water.

Is rubbing alcohol a pure substance?

Rubbing alcohol is a solution. What you buy labeled as rubbing alcohol is a mixture of various concentrations of methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and water, usually around 70% alcohol and the rest water.

Why does alcohol creates coldness on the skin?

Because it evaporates faster than water, and leaves a sensation of cold while doing so.

What are the results of what water evaporates faster?

Pure water is evaporated faster.