Dr. Richard Wang: Hi, I am Dr. Richard Wang, post of researcher in genetics.
Lawrence Moy: I am Lawrence Moy, an undergraduate student in experimental pathology.
Ryan Lue: And I am Ryan Lue a graduate student in chemistry.
Dr. Richard Wang: And tonight we are going to show you how to absorb alcohol directly into your bloodstream.
Lawrence Moy: And for this work you'll need --
Dr. Richard Wang: A liquid solution containing some ethanol.
Ryan Lue: And some solid carbon dioxide.
Lawrence Moy: The higher the ethanol's water base -- because too much will come on the outside from the solid casing and progressing towards sublimation.
The procedure is simple. And to the solid carbon dioxide into the bottle containing the ethanol solution.
Dr. Richard Wang: And temperature differential between the ethanol and the -- will induce rapid sublimation.
Ryan Lue: And this is a bipolar sublimity reaction that will they inhale.
Lawrence Moy: You may be wondering why this may be would actually contain alcohol.
Dr. Richard Wang: Well, as we know carbon dioxide gas is nonpolar, but ethanol is quite having H group, has an aliphatic carbon capable of forming hydrophobic interaction.
Ryan Lue: And then a medicine where you are smoking the smoke in the alcohol goes straight to your bloodstream.
Dr. Richard Wang: Lawrence, would you like to try some?
Lawrence Moy: Oh no, thank you I am not trying one.
If you wish to try this on your own, you should be aware of a few things.
Solid carbon dioxide or dry ice is approximately -80 degrees centigrade. It can burn you. Exercise caution in handling it.
Carbon dioxide, while relatively harmless, can be toxic in excessive amounts. If you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time, stop immediately.
Even when using carbon dioxide in everyday drinks, exercise caution. Unexpected results are common.
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