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Evaporating alcohol absorbs energy. The same is true of any substance that is evaporating.

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Is evaporating rubbing alcohol spontaneous or non spontaneous?

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Can absorbing rubbing alcohol into skin cause you to have a positive reanding for the scram monitor?

Yes, absorbing rubbing alcohol through the skin can potentially cause a positive reading on the SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) device due to the presence of alcohol in the bloodstream. It's important to avoid exposure to substances containing alcohol to prevent false readings on alcohol monitoring devices.


What does rubbing alcohol do to surface tension?

Rubbing alcohol reduces the surface tension of water by breaking up hydrogen bonds between water molecules. This results in the water spreading out more easily and evaporating faster.


What phase change occurs before and after rubbing alcohol absorbs?

Before rubbing alcohol absorbs, it is a liquid. While it absorbs (heat), the phase change occurring is evaporation. As the alcohol takes in heat, it turns into a gas.


What is rubbing alcohol made 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.


What is rubbing alcohol made?

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.


Is isopropyl alcohol the same as rubbing alcohol?

Yes, isopropyl alcohol is the same as rubbing alcohol.


Is rubbing alcohol flammable?

Yes, rubbing alcohol is flammable.


Is rubbing alcohol that evaporates on your hand a physical change?

It is a physical change. The molecules of the alcohol are still there, there are just spread out.


Should you use rubbing alcohol to help your lower back pains?

I'm not really sure how that would do much good, since rubbing alcohol would really only cool the skin and back pains are typically muscular or spinal in nature. You might be better off with heat and massage.


Is evaporating rubbing alcohol on skin endothermic?

Water evaporation is an endothermic process.


Is rubbing alcohol acetone?

No, rubbing alcohol is not acetone. Rubbing alcohol typically contains isopropyl alcohol, while acetone is a different chemical compound.