Subjective Type

Why does our palm feel cold when we put some acetone or petrol or perfume on it?

Solution

Acetone, petrol and perfume are low boiling liquids. When they're poured on palm, they evaporate readily and for this change of state, they take the energy from our palm and we get a cooling sensation.

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