Alcohol

Alcohol Definition

Alcohol explained in an easy to understand way:

Alcohol Simple Definition

Imagine trying to find the right key on a crowded keychain to unlock your front door. Just like each key has a specific shape that fits a particular lock, an alcohol molecule is identified by the presence of a specific "key" - the hydroxyl (-OH) group. In this analogy, the hydroxyl group is like the distinct cut of a key that defines its role and function, just as the presence of the -OH group defines an alcohol compound in chemistry.

Practice Version

Alcohol Definition

Alcohol: A compound that contains the hydroxyl -OH group is an alcohol. Alcohol is a substance made from fermented sugars that can be used as a fuel, solvent, or drink.