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Ethylene glycol (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound widely used as an automotive antifreeze and a precursor to polymers.

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What is the purpose of antifreeze in cars?

Antifreeze is used in cars to prevent the engine's cooling system from freezing in cold temperatures and to raise the boiling point of the coolant to prevent overheating. It also helps prevent corrosion and rust in the cooling system components.


What is the freezing point for fuel?

freezing temperature of different fuelsEthane- a fraction of natural gas- freezing temperature of -181.76 °C (89.34 K)Diesel- used in diesel engines- freezing temperature of -181.76 °C (89.34 K) although anti-freeze is usually added so it can be used in cold climatesGasoline/petrol- used as fuel in internal combustion chambers and is the most common fuel for cars- freezing temperature variablecba with the rest of this, somebody else finish it off please


What is freezing rain and how will it become a hazard?

Freezing rain is rain that falls as liquid water but freezes upon contact with surfaces that are at or below freezing temperatures. This creates a layer of ice, which can make roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces extremely slippery, leading to hazardous driving and walking conditions.


Why in icy road you put salt?

Adding salt to water lowers the freezing point. Thus, the roadways stay ice free.


How does salt prevent the roads from being slippery?

They put salt on the roads to create friction so that the cars can grip it and not slide all over the place. However the main reason is that salt lowers the freezing point of water so the roads won't freeze over.

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What is the purpose of antifreeze in cars?

Antifreeze is used in cars to prevent the engine's cooling system from freezing in cold temperatures and to raise the boiling point of the coolant to prevent overheating. It also helps prevent corrosion and rust in the cooling system components.


What prevents cars from freezing?

The antifreeze in the radiator stops it seizing


What kind of transportation is used in developed countries?

stuff=]] maybe private cars are not that often seen but regular cars i suppose.. stuff=]] maybe private cars are not that often seen but regular cars i suppose..


Why is there frost on the cars in the morning?

The ambient temp went below freezing.


Is there a website to download stuff for Cars the game?

No


Do cars have to have antifreeze in the water?

Yes and no, the function of antifreeze is to provide a much lower freezing point in winter and higher boiling point in the summer. Antifreeze also provides additives to prevent internal corrosion of engine components. Newer cars may overheat if you try and run water alone.


What does Singapore need to build to support electric cars?

stuff to make cars run on electric


How people crash with their cars?

They Run Into Stuff! there fat


What was the transportation in the 18th century?

cars and planes and stuff


How do you unlock cars and other things on the Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff?

You Can't Get Them On Glamour Life Stuff U Need "SIMS 2 NIGHTLIFE" To Have Cars....


What kind of stuff do people want to invent now these days?

they want to make stuff like flying cars and fuel efficient cars and just get really techie


It says that there arent cars in the map so that makes me think theres a way to get cars and stuff so how do you get cars and stuff in call of duty world at war multiplayer NOT xbox live?

The answer is rather simple, actually. Get a life.