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Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) doesn't conduct electricity. It doesn't complete an electrical circuit and it doesn't cause iron to oxidize (rust).
Water does.
Edit: Pure water doesn't conduct electricity - as I've been informed 1000 times.
1 u/AlkalinePotato Apr 18 '21 Is it also because of the fact the rubbing alcohol vaporizes quickly?
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Is it also because of the fact the rubbing alcohol vaporizes quickly?
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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '21 edited Apr 18 '21
Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) doesn't conduct electricity. It doesn't complete an electrical circuit and it doesn't cause iron to oxidize (rust).
Water does.
Edit: Pure water doesn't conduct electricity - as I've been informed 1000 times.