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 * Heteroatoms can attatch to hydrocarbons which﻿ dramatically increases the possible number of organic molecules.
 * For example, ethane is C2H6 and ethanol is C2H6O which has a boiling point of -88 degrees celsius. It turns into a gas and does not dissolve in water.
 * The only difference between the two molecules is the one oxygen atom. Due to this the two molecules become opposite from eachother.
 * When a combination of atoms bond to make one unit, they are called a functional group.
 * Every functional group is defined by its heteroatoms. There are 9 different functional groups.
 * Alcohols belong to the hydroxyl group. This is bonded to a saturated carbon.
 * Low formula mass alcohols are soluble in water because of the polarity in the oxygen-hydrogen bond.
 * There is over 11 billion pounds of methanol produced in the united states every year.
 * Methanol is used for making plastics.
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 * The ingredients are formaldehyde, acetic acid, and anti-icing agents.
 * [[image:http://www.treehugger.com/formaldehyde-danger-warning-sign width="309" height="214" align="left"]]
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