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A shot of whiskey contains more alcohol than a can of beer. T|F
To examine: Whether the statement “A shot of whiskey contains more alcohol than a can of beer” is true or false.
Concept introduction: Alcohol is substance that is psychoactive that is also the active ingredient in recreational drinks such as wine, beer and other types of liquor. The main alcohol present in these recreational liquors is ethanol. Alcohol acts on the central nervous system and thus creates alcohol intoxication, euphoria, reduces anxiety and many more. Alcohol is also highly addictive and it’s over consumption leads to liver failure.
Answer to Problem 1TF
Correct answer: The statement is false.
Explanation of Solution
A shot of whiskey is 1.5 ounce and one serving that is one can of beer is 12 ounce. Both of them are standard servings of liquor and contains same amount of alcohol. Therefore, it cannot be said that a shot of whiskey has more alcohol than one can of beer. The percentage of alcohol in these standard servings is one and the same in both one shot of whiskey and one can of beer.
Hence, the given statement is false.
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