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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∙ 11y agobecause, upon burning, alcohols are converted to CO2 and H2O
Rubbing alcohol more flammable.
The principal flammable component is rubbing alcohol.
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 alcohol is flammable what does it tell you about the purity of the substance?
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Benzyl alcohol is flammable.
Yes it is alcohol, all alcohol is flammable
Rubbing alcohol more flammable.
Ammonium Fluoride smells like rubbing alcohol but is not flammable. Alcohol itself is extremely flammable and dangerous when exposed to heat.
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.
Fire. Alcohol is extremely Flammable.
Yes. Alcohol is very flammable.
Alcohol is flammable - so do not try it
Not all liquids are flammable. Some liquids that are flammable are gasoline, alcohol, oil. Liquids like water are not 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.
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The principal flammable component is rubbing alcohol.