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Title: Properties and uses of Ethanol
Description: Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. It is a widely used industrial and household chemical with numerous applications. Let's explore some of its properties and uses, along with examples from real-life scenarios. further in Notes

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‭Properties and uses of Ethanol‬
‭ thanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a colorless, volatile, and‬
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‭flammable liquid with a characteristic odor
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Let's‬
‭explore some of its properties and uses, along with examples from‬
‭real-life scenarios
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07 g/mol‬
‭Boiling point:‬‭78
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87°F)‬
‭Density:‬‭0
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Fuel:‬‭Ethanol is used as an alternative fuel or‬‭as an additive to‬
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‭gasoline to increase octane and reduce emissions
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For‬
‭instance, a 60-80% ethanol solution is effective against many common‬
‭pathogens, including COVID-19
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Pharmaceuticals:‬‭Ethanol is used as a solvent and‬‭preservative in‬
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‭the production of many pharmaceutical drugs, such as tincture of‬
‭iodine and cough syrups
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Cosmetics:‬‭Ethanol is found in various cosmetic products, such as‬
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‭perfumes, colognes, and makeup removers due to its ability to‬
‭dissolve essential oils and other fragrances
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Food Industry:‬‭Ethanol is used in food processing,‬‭preservation, and‬
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‭flavoring
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‭ et's consider an anecdote from the videos illustrating the use of‬
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‭ethanol:‬
I‭magine a laboratory where a researcher needs to extract essential‬
‭oils from plant material
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The mixture is then filtered, and the ethanol‬
‭is evaporated, leaving behind the pure essential oil
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Its‬
‭unique properties make it an excellent solvent and fuel, while its ability‬
‭to kill microorganisms makes it an indispensable asset in hygiene and‬
‭medical applications
Title: Properties and uses of Ethanol
Description: Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. It is a widely used industrial and household chemical with numerous applications. Let's explore some of its properties and uses, along with examples from real-life scenarios. further in Notes