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Why does alcohol temp is low?

Actually alcohol at room temperature would be of the same temperature than water at room temperature. The difference between the two is that alcohol needs less heat to evaporate. If you wet either hand in alcohol and water, the one with alcohol will feel colder because it's removing more heat from you and faster. That's basically what cold is, the absence of heat.


Why is temperature of boiling water cannot be measured using an alcohol thermometer?

Alcohol thermometers are not suitable for measuring the temperature of boiling water because alcohol has a lower boiling point than water. The alcohol inside the thermometer would evaporate before reaching the temperature of boiling water, therefore providing an inaccurate reading.


What is the normal evaporation rate of alcohol at room temperature?

The normal evaporation rate of alcohol at room temperature can vary depending on factors such as the type of alcohol, surface area exposed, and air circulation. Generally, alcohol evaporates faster than water at room temperature due to its lower boiling point.


What will boil first water or alcohol?

I assume that by "boils faster" you really mean "boils at a lower temperature", and that by "alcohol" you mean "ethanol". Ethanol has a lower boiling temperature than water at standard pressure. However, a mixture of ethanol and water boils lower than either by themselves do. This is called an "azeotrope" and it happens for ethanol/water mixtures at about 95% ethanol, which is why it's essentially impossible to get ethanol to more than 190 proof by distillation alone.


Does ice melt faster in water or alcohol?

Ice melts faster in water compared to alcohol because water has a higher specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity, allowing it to transfer heat more efficiently to the ice and accelerate the melting process. Alcohol has a lower specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity, so it is less effective at transferring heat to the ice.

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What makes ice melt faster a bowl of alcohol or a bowl of water?

Ice will melt faster in a bowl of alcohol compared to a bowl of water due to alcohol having a lower freezing point than water. The lower freezing point of alcohol allows it to absorb heat more quickly from the surroundings, leading to faster melting of the ice. Additionally, alcohol has a lower heat capacity than water, meaning it requires less energy to raise its temperature, further contributing to the faster melting of the ice in alcohol.


Why does alcohol temp is low?

Actually alcohol at room temperature would be of the same temperature than water at room temperature. The difference between the two is that alcohol needs less heat to evaporate. If you wet either hand in alcohol and water, the one with alcohol will feel colder because it's removing more heat from you and faster. That's basically what cold is, the absence of heat.


Why is temperature of boiling water cannot be measured using an alcohol thermometer?

Alcohol thermometers are not suitable for measuring the temperature of boiling water because alcohol has a lower boiling point than water. The alcohol inside the thermometer would evaporate before reaching the temperature of boiling water, therefore providing an inaccurate reading.


What is the normal evaporation rate of alcohol at room temperature?

The normal evaporation rate of alcohol at room temperature can vary depending on factors such as the type of alcohol, surface area exposed, and air circulation. Generally, alcohol evaporates faster than water at room temperature due to its lower boiling point.


Is the temperature of ice water lower than the temperature of dry ice in alcohol?

No. The temperature of dry ice is far lower than that of ice water.


Why does tequila freeze at a lower temperature than water?

Tequila freezes at a lower temperature than water because it has a lower freezing point due to its alcohol content. The presence of alcohol in tequila lowers the freezing point of the liquid, allowing it to freeze at a lower temperature than water.


What will boil first water or alcohol?

I assume that by "boils faster" you really mean "boils at a lower temperature", and that by "alcohol" you mean "ethanol". Ethanol has a lower boiling temperature than water at standard pressure. However, a mixture of ethanol and water boils lower than either by themselves do. This is called an "azeotrope" and it happens for ethanol/water mixtures at about 95% ethanol, which is why it's essentially impossible to get ethanol to more than 190 proof by distillation alone.


Why will a dish of water freeze if put into pan of alcohol and air is blown over it?

Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water therefore it will evaporate at a lower temperature than water. The alcohol that evaporates will give off cool vapors that when blown around the water will cause the temperature of the water to decrease and eventually freeze.


Does ice melt faster in water or alcohol?

Ice melts faster in water compared to alcohol because water has a higher specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity, allowing it to transfer heat more efficiently to the ice and accelerate the melting process. Alcohol has a lower specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity, so it is less effective at transferring heat to the ice.


Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?

Rubbing alcohol typically dissolves faster than water due to its lower surface tension and ability to break down substances more easily.


How does alcohol react to heat?

When alcohol is heated, it evaporates at a lower temperature than water. This means that when alcohol is heated, it will turn into vapor more quickly than water.


Why alchol can measure freezing point of water?

Because alcohol freezes at a lower temperature than water.