NCERT In-text Page 10 - Q3 - Matter in Our Surroundings

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

Answer: These volatile liquids evaporate rapidly. They absorb the required latent heat of vaporisation from our palm, causing the palm to lose heat and feel cold.

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