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Why does our palm feel cold when we put some acetone or pe... - Science
Question
Why does our palm feel cold when we put some acetone or petrol or perfume on it?
Answer
Our palm feels cold because of evaporation.
Here is the explanation:
Volatile Nature: Acetone, petrol, and perfume are volatile liquids, meaning they evaporate very quickly.
Absorption of Heat: When we put them on our palm, the particles gain energy (heat) from our palm or the surroundings to change into vapor.
Cooling Effect: Since our palm loses heat to facilitate this evaporation, the sensation we feel is coldness.