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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what properties do alcohol and water share?

OpenStudy (trancenova):

In what context? I mean they're both clear, both liquid at room temperature..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i need the properties they share

OpenStudy (trancenova):

Both are protic solvents as both can form hydrogen bonds.

OpenStudy (trancenova):

Also alcohols, like water, can show either acidic or basic properties at the O-H group. (copied from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol#Physical_and_chemical_properties) cheers for the medal :)

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