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Chapter 12, Problem 37P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
One milliliter of water is poured onto one hand, and one milliliter of acetone (fingernail-polish remover) is poured onto the other. As they evaporate, they both feel cool. Which one feels cooler and why? (Hint: Which substance is more volatile?)
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QUESTION:
One milliliter of water is poured onto one hand, and one milliliter of acetone (fingernail-polish remover) is poured onto the other. As they evaporate, they both feel cool. Which one feels cooler and why? (Hint: Which substance is more volatile?)
ANSWER:
Solution 37P
Acetone is evaporated faster than water because it is more volatile( easily evaporated at normal temperatures.) substance .
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