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Alcohol is the name given to a group of molecules called hydrocarbons. The alcohol present in drinks is ethanol. These hydrocarbons contain many chemical bonds and in turn a large energy potential. When the the alcohol is lit by a another source of energy (lighter) the bonds break rapidly releasing energy in the form of heat. Fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal contain hydrocarbons. As a point of interest internal combustion engines do not efficiently harvest the energy contained in fossil fuels and hence pollute the atmosphere. In a similar comparison our bodies extract energy from similar bonds such as carbohydrates (sugars) and lipids (fats).
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Which is more flammable rubbing alcohol or jet fuel?
Rubbing alcohol more flammable.
What chemicals are in hand sanitizer that are flammable?
The principal flammable component is rubbing alcohol.
Is gel flammable?
Yes, some gels are flammable. How flammable would depend on it's alcohol, or flammable substance content. Some gels are not flammable at all, and others a very flammable.
If the distillate is flammable what does it tell you about the purity of the substance?
If the distillate alcohol is flammable what does it tell you about the purity of the substance?
What flammable liquids evaporate faster than Isopropyl alcohol?
urine
Is benzyl alcohol flammable?
Benzyl alcohol is flammable.
Is SD alcohol 40b flammable?
Yes it is alcohol, all alcohol is flammable
Which is more flammable rubbing alcohol or jet fuel?
Rubbing alcohol more flammable.
What chemical smells like rubbing alcohol but is not flammable?
Ammonium Fluoride smells like rubbing alcohol but is not flammable. Alcohol itself is extremely flammable and dangerous when exposed to heat.
Why is ethanol flammable?
Rubbing alcohol is flammable because it contains isopropyl alcohol which is a volatile and flammable organic compound. The fumes of the alcohol will catch on fire if they come into contact with flames.
What do alcohol burns with?
Fire. Alcohol is extremely Flammable.
Is alcohol a flame accelerant?
Yes. Alcohol is very flammable.
Can a candle float in alcohol?
Alcohol is flammable - so do not try it
Are liquids flammable?
Not all liquids are flammable. Some liquids that are flammable are gasoline, alcohol, oil. Liquids like water are not flammable.
Is alcohol flammable?
Yes, Alcohol (both Methanol and Ethanol based) are extremely flammable. Please do not try to set it on fire as Alcohol easily soaks into things.
Is polyvinyl alcohol flammable?
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What chemicals are in hand sanitizer that are flammable?
The principal flammable component is rubbing alcohol.
