Alcohols also participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions, where another functional group replaces the hydroxyl group. This versatility makes them important intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and other valuable chemicals. Membranes can also be used to separate ethanol and water. Membrane-based separations are not... Continue reading

John’s coin has the phrase “to thine own self be true,” along with the words “unity,” “service” and “recovery” around the roman numerals for 29. They recruited 90 students between the ages of 19 and 40 from a university in Germany and split them into three groups.... Continue reading