Sugar and ethanol (a liquid fuel in gasoline) are both made of the same 3 atoms (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen). First, describe how their properties are different from each other. Then, explain how it is possible for them to be so different even though they are made of the same atoms.

Ethanol fuel is an alcohol-based type of biofuel that is used as a popular alternative to gasoline. It is made from distilled plant and biodegradable materials, such as corn and sugar, as opposed to regular gasoline, which is made from refined oil. While it is slightly more expensive than regular gasoline, when ethanol is blended with regular gasoline in the correct proportions, it can produce a fuel with a higher octane rating and fewer harmful emissions than regular gasoline. In this step-by-step guide, we will go over how to make ethanol in small batches for personal use.

Part 1 of 3: Preparing your materials

Materials Needed

Biodegradable materials (fruit/corn/grains)

Distilled water

Ethanol production permits and paperwork

Ethanol-tolerant yeast solution

Gasoline

Hydrometer

Large bin with lid, such as a barrel or garbage bin

Measuring cup

Pole or blunt object (for mashing up biodegradable materials)

Reflux still

Water separator kit

Explanation:

the dissolution of polymer can be thermodynamically described in 2 steps.