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Water is a universal solvent. But alcohol also dissolves most of the substances soluble in water. Boiling point of water is `100^(@)C` and that of alcohol is `80^(@)C`. The specific heat of water is much higher than the specific heat of alcohol.
(a) List out three possible differences if instead of water as the liquid in our body we had alcohol.
(b) What value can you derive from this special property of water and its innumerable uses in sustaining life on earth?

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### Step-by-Step Solution **(a) List out three possible differences if instead of water as the liquid in our body we had alcohol.** 1. **Temperature Regulation:** - Water has a high specific heat capacity, which means it can absorb a lot of heat without a significant increase in temperature. If alcohol were the liquid in our body, it would have a lower specific heat capacity. This would lead to a rapid increase in body temperature with minor increases in environmental temperature, making it harder to maintain a stable internal temperature. 2. **Evaporation Rate:** ...
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