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Why is methanol poisonous than ethanol?

Methanol is more poisonous than ethanol because it is metabolized into formaldehyde and formic acid, both of which are highly toxic to the body and can cause severe damage to the central nervous system and other organs. In contrast, ethanol is metabolized into acetaldehyde, which is then further broken down into non-toxic substances by the body.


Does ethanol contain water?

Yes, ethanol can contain water as it is a common impurity in ethanol. Ethanol is a type of alcohol that can be mixed with water.


How do you separate ethanol from aqueous ethanol?

Ethanol can be separated from aqueous ethanol through a process called distillation. In distillation, the mixture is heated to evaporate the ethanol, which is then condensed back into liquid form. The condensed ethanol can then be collected as a separate product.


How does ethanol treat methanol poisoning?

Methanol isn't actually poisonous, but the chemicals produced when your body metabolises methanol are. The enzymes that metabolise methanol also metabolise ethanol, but when both are present the ethanol is processed first. Methanol is also removed from the body via the lungs, sweat glands and in urine. Giving ethanol prevents the toxic by products of metabolism whilst these other methods remove the methanol from their system. This treatment only works if given early. It does not reverse the the damage done by methanol that has already been metabolised.


What is te symble of ethanol?

The formula for ethanol is C2H5OH

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How did they become poisonous?

a small amount of ethanol [ C2H5OH] is added in drinks .......but when methyl alcohol i.e. CH3OH ....is added to it the drinks become poisonous .


Give four difference between mercury and alcohol?

Different boiling points 2 Different melting points Mercury is a liquid metal , and alcohol(ethanol) is an organic compound. Mercury is poisonous and alcohol (ethanol) is not poisonous to human beings.


Why is methanol poisonous than ethanol?

Methanol is more poisonous than ethanol because it is metabolized into formaldehyde and formic acid, both of which are highly toxic to the body and can cause severe damage to the central nervous system and other organs. In contrast, ethanol is metabolized into acetaldehyde, which is then further broken down into non-toxic substances by the body.


Does menthol ruin your kidneys?

Methanol is poisonous, it will do more than ruin your kidneys. Ethanol on the other hand, in minor doses can be quite an experience.


What is alcohol composed of?

The actual chemical is ethanol Pure ethanol is poisonous (like what happens when you drink to much).But if you mean what is in beer and lager and vodka and stuff. its just a vegetable hops/apples/pears/grapes/potatoes (potatoes are in vodka) they are just fermented and theres yeast and stuff added


What can you drink besides alcohol to get drunk?

"Drunk" specifically refers to alcohol (and specifically ethanol... other alcohols not only won't get you drunk, most of them are poisonous). So, properly speaking, there is no answer to your question.


What happens when you put frozen ethanol into liquid ethanol?

When you put frozen ethanol into liquid ethanol, the frozen ethanol will begin to melt and mix with the liquid ethanol. Both states of ethanol will reach an equilibrium temperature, and the frozen ethanol will ultimately dissolve into the liquid ethanol to form a homogeneous solution.


What type of alcohol is to be found in wine?

Like any alcoholic beverage, wine contains ethanol. Ethanol is CH3CH2OH. Other alcohols can be poisonous. For example, methanol, CH3OH, causes blindness through ingestion or absorption. Although, it supposedly tastes really good. When you see the solvent "denatured alcohol" at the paint store, it is ethanol with methanol added to discourage people from ingesting it.


Is distilled ethanol similar to pure ethanol?

Yes, distilled ethanol is similar to pure ethanol. Distilled ethanol is produced using distillation to purify the ethanol, resulting in a high level of purity. Pure ethanol refers to ethanol that is free from impurities, and distilled ethanol typically meets this criteria.


What is the ratio of ethanol?

The ratio of ethanol to WHAT!


Does ethanol contain water?

Yes, ethanol can contain water as it is a common impurity in ethanol. Ethanol is a type of alcohol that can be mixed with water.


How do you separate ethanol from aqueous ethanol?

Ethanol can be separated from aqueous ethanol through a process called distillation. In distillation, the mixture is heated to evaporate the ethanol, which is then condensed back into liquid form. The condensed ethanol can then be collected as a separate product.