Question

Explain some uses of ethanol in our daily life. [3 marks]

Answer 1

Some uses of ethanol are as follows:-

1. Ethanol is used as an anti-freeze in automobile radiators. [0.5 marks]

2. Ethanol is used as a preservative for biological specimen. [0.5 marks]

3. Ethanol is used as an antiseptic to sterilize wounds, in hospitals. [0.5 marks]

4. Ethanol is used as a solvent for drugs, oils, fats, perfumes, dyes, etc. [0.5 marks]

5. Ethanol is used in the preparation of methylated spirit ( a mixture of 95% of ethanol and 5% of methanol). [0.5 marks]

6. Ethanol is used in cough and digestive syrups. [0.5 marks]