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Explain why alcohol produces a greater cooling effect on skin that water does.


The boiling point temperature of alcohol (78°C) is less than that of water (100°C). This means that alcohol changes into vapour state faster than water. Consequently, alcohol will absorb the greater heat of vaporisation than done by water from the skin. In other words, alcohol will cause a greater cooling effect on the skin.


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