Why does applying spirit give us a cool sensation?
Spirit evaporates quickly.
Spirit condenses quickly.
Spirit evaporates at a slower rate.
None of above
A
None of above
B
Spirit condenses quickly.
C
Spirit evaporates at a slower rate.
D
Spirit evaporates quickly.
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Spirits are very volatile liquids, which means they evaporate very quickly. When we apply spirit on our body, its particles gain energy from the surface and evaporate, thus, giving our body a cool sensation.
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