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Why Methylated Spirit Feels Colder on Skin

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Why Methylated Spirit Feels Colder on Skin

Question

Give a reason why a drop of methylated spirit placed at the back of the hand feels colder than a drop of water at the same temperature.

Answer

Methylated spirit is volatile/evaporates easily taking latent heat of vaporization from the hand