USES
Name 1 use of ethanol mentioned
- medical and cosmetic application
- Fuel
- Ethanol-Based Soaps
Ethene
What is the chemical formula of ethanol ?
C2H5OH
How does alcohol consumption affect the body ?
Liver disease , high blood pressure , etc.
Is there a difference between bioethanol and that of petroleum?
no.
why does ethanol burn cleaner than gasoline?
Due to the oxygen molecules that lead to more complete combustion and lower carbon monoxide emissions.
Through which process are alcoholic beverages produced by ?
Fermentation
How many carbons does the compound ethanol have?
Two
List some temporary effects of alcohol.
relaxation, loss of inhibition, slower reflexes and impaired coordination
What is ethanol obtained from fermentation known as ?
Bioethanol
At 25 degrees celsius, how long does fermentation take to occur?
3 days
What is ethanol also known as ?
Ethyl or alcohol
List some permanent effects of alcohol.
cirrhosis, heart disease, gastrointestinal problems, memory loss
State the fermentation equation.
C6H12O6 (glucose) → 2 C2H5OH (ethanol) + 2 CO2 (carbon dioxide)
Name 1 way ethanol is used in medical and cosmetic applications .
- drugs
- perfumes
- as an antiseptic for disinfecting
which process is utilized to increase the alcohol content of beverages beyond what fermentation alone can achieve?
Distillation
Of which metabolic process is ethanol a byproduct of
yeast
List some effects of consumption of alcohol during pregnancy.
birth defects – facial abnormalities, heart defects, brain damage.
Catalytic hydration refers to a chemical reaction in which water is added to a compound under the influence of a catalyst.
Due to its low toxicity and ability to dissolve non-polar substances.
The fermented mixture is concentrated using _______ distillation.
Fractional Distillation
Name one natural occurrence that ethanol can be found in.
- metabolic process of yeast
- overripe fruit
- germination of plants
etc
Regarding transportation, how does ethanol have a positive impact on the environment?
Ethanol is considered a renewable fuel. It helps reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30-50% when compared to gasoline.
In ethanol, which of the following functional group is present?
a -O-
b -OH
c -COOH
d -CHO
B) - OH