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In general terms, because (1) the carbon-oxygen and hydrogen-oxygen bonds in ethanol are much more polar than any of the bonds in propane; (2) the oxygen atom in ethanol can form hydrogen bonds with the hydrogen atoms in water, but there is not such possibility with propane; and (3) propane contains more carbon atoms per molecule than ethanol.
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Why does ethanol burn differently than ethanol and water mixed?
the main reason why ethanol burns differently then ethanol and water mix is mainly because when you add the water to the ethanol you are making the ethanol less potent so it will burn weaker.
Why is water a better conductor than ethanol?
water contains iron and ethanol doesnt. this is why Water has ions, ( not iron), in a higher concentration than ethanol.
Is flour soluble in ethanol?
No, not even in water or diluted ethanol
If a water ethanol mixture is distilled which will be collected first?
The ethanol will be distilled first and the water stays in the flask
Is ethanol dissolving in water an exothermic reaction?
YesThe mixing of ethanol with water is an exothermic phenomenon.
Which material would require the least amount of energy to change 1kg from a solid to a liquid ethanol aluminum propane or water?
ethanol
Why ethanol have higher boiling point than propane?
Ethanol molecules have the ability to form Hydrogen bonds with each other ( H from one molecule with O of another). Propane cannot form hydrogen bonds. Thus one needs more energy to break these bonds in order to evaporate.
Which is more soluble in water propane or ethanol?
Ethanol---it has stronger intermolecular forces due to its ability to hydgrogen bond (because it has an -OH group) that propane. Both of them have similar dispersion forces because they have around the same number of electrons, so the presence of hydrogen bonding in ethanol will give ethanol the greater intermolecular forces and hence the higher surface tension.
What is an example of organic carbon?
1)Propane. 2)Butene. 3)Ethanol.
What has the author Marco Franzoso written?
Marco Franzoso has written: 'Edisol-M. Water Solubile' 'Westwood Dee-Jay'
What are some highly flamable substances?
Gasoline, paper, wood, ethanol, propane, etc.
What types of fuel are used in automotive engines?
Gasoline, diesel, ethanol, propane, natural gas,
What are three alternatives to gasoline for automobiles?
gas, diesel and electricity Ethanol, natural gas, propane,
What is the difference of absolute ethanol to the regular technical grade ethanol?
technical grade is bethween 96% and 98% ethanol and ethanol absolute means pure ethanol whithout water ('almost') 99.9% ethanol Absolute ethanol has no water whereas 96% ethanol has 4% water or 98% has 2% water. Thus, the reaction can occur with water.
What happens when ethanol reacts with bromine water?
Ethanol dissolves in water, as the polar ethanol molecules form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
What can you use instead of petrol in your cars in the future?
diesel Ethanol Natural Gas Propane Battery power
Why does ethanol burn differently than ethanol and water mixed?
the main reason why ethanol burns differently then ethanol and water mix is mainly because when you add the water to the ethanol you are making the ethanol less potent so it will burn weaker.
