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Every substance can freeze.
Pure drinking alcohol freezes at -117 degrees Celsius.
Jack Daniels freezes at approximately -47 degrees Celsius since it has 40% alcohol.
That is -53 degrees Fahrenheit.
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What will alcohol do to the freezing point of water?
No it would lower it. This is why de-icer is often alcohol (methanol) based. Alcohol turns to a solid (freezes) at a lower temperature then pure water. Freezing point of pure methanol is -98C
How much denatured alcohol to keep 1 gallon of water from freezing at 20 degrees f?
To prevent water from freezing at 20°F, you should mix in approximately 6-7 ounces of denatured alcohol per gallon of water. Denatured alcohol lowers the freezing point of water by decreasing its freezing temperature.
Why does your straw freeze in your drink when you add alcohol to it?
Alcohol has a lower freezing point than water, so when it is added to a cold drink, it can lower the overall temperature of the liquid, causing it to freeze more easily. The freezing point of the mixture becomes lower than the freezing point of water alone, resulting in the straw freezing.
What chemical in rubbing alcohol doesn't freeze?
Isopropyl alcohol is the chemical in rubbing alcohol that doesn't freeze easily. It has a freezing point of -128.2 degrees Fahrenheit (-89 degrees Celsius), making it useful for cold weather applications.
Why doesn't perfume freeze?
Perfume contains alcohol, which has a much lower freezing point than water. This prevents the perfume from freezing at typical household freezer temperatures.
