Write any three physical properties and three uses of ethanol.

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(N/A) Three physical properties of ethanol:
$(i)$ Ethanol is a liquid at room temperature.
$(ii)$ It is a good solvent.
$(iii)$ It is a colourless liquid with a pleasant smell.
Three uses of ethanol:
$(i)$ It is used as an active ingredient in all alcoholic drinks.
$(ii)$ It is used in medicines such as tincture of iodine,cough syrups,and tonics.
$(iii)$ It is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of perfumes and paints.

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