why do we feel cold when we add water to glucose, sorbitol and mannitol?

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why do we feel cold when we add water to glucose, sorbitol and mannitol?

2006-09-25 03:49:02 · 2 answers · asked by samudyata 4 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The dissolving process is endothermic - it removes heat from the water, so the water feels colder.

Where does the heat go ? It's converted into a non-thermal type of energy, such as chemical potential energy.

2006-09-25 11:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by wibblytums 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

hypothermic reaction, energy taken from surroundings for reaction leaving surroundings cooler

2006-09-25 12:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by fr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋