water, vinegar and root beer, in that order, water being fastest. Vinegar is mostly water and ethanoic (acetic) acid, which has a higher boiling point than water. Root beer is mostly water and sugar, which isn't volatile. Only about 1% of root beer consists of the volatile compounds which give it its aroma and taste.
2007-01-20 12:06:24
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answered by zee_prime 6
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The problem here is that root beer and vinegar are not one liquid, but a mix of alcohol and water, and impurities.
The alcohol will evaporate faster than the water, because it has a lower boiling point and lower Latent heat value (energy required per gram to convert from liquid to gas).
So the real question is, what is the alcohol strength of the root beer and vinegar?
BUT, the impurities (sugar, malt, colourants) will also act to retain the water (by Osmosis) so over-all the root beer and vinegar may not evaporate as quickly as pure water.
In practical terms, you can smell spilled vinegar sooner, so it evaporates quicker.
2007-01-20 20:03:25
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answered by paul_crewe 2
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its water because its the thinnest
and it evaporates faster.
try it for yourself
get three containers (graduated cylinders recommended, but just any) they have to be the same size
pour vinegar in one, rootbeer in another, and water in the last.
i did this in my science class, with different liquids.
wait for about a week and see which one is evaporating fastes or evaporated first
record your answers daily (Not necessary but better if you do)
2007-01-20 20:11:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Root Beer because it has an alchohol content.
2007-01-20 20:00:50
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answered by Lindsay Jane 6
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