Well, if the total number of carbon atoms is less than the number of hydrogen atoms, then you have to use Carter's Quantum Formula to find the absolute difference. Or you could just look to see if the water's gone. Stupid.
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I think that alcoholism is an illness and diseased condition that is Genetical but your parents may still not be sufferers...there are certain traits that make an Alcoholic that can not be wished...