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what is the meaning of 15%(v/v) alcohol​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The V/V that we spot on the labels of our bottles, basically means alcohol by volume.

Proof also helps to keep with government regulations. If the proof turns out to be more than the government regulated content, it cannot be sold anywhere. The regulated amount in India is 42.8% V/V.

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'Proof' originated in 16th century England, when spirits were being taxed according to their alcohol content. Interestingly, the British devised the 'gunpowder method' to test the proof, by soaking a pellet of gunpowder in the spirit. If the gunpowder still burned, the spirit was termed as 'above proof' and taxed higher. Gunpowder soaked in rum would not burn if the rum contained less than 57.15% ABV. Rum with 57.15% ABV meant it had 100 degrees proof. Hence in India, alcohol content in bottles is 42.8% V/V or 75 Proof.

UK has, since then, shifted to ABV - Alcohol By Volume and India and Canada followed the example.

The Americans came out with another method in which 2 proof equalled 1% alcohol V/V; so a 100 Proof bottle simply has 50% Alcohol V/V.

Now that we are all whizzes at the ABV thing, let's find out the different alcohol content in our favourite drinks.

The beloved, warm Old Monk which is a favourite at Christmas and New Year get-togethers in winter has 42.8% ABV.

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A frothy beer from Kingfisher has a low 6.0% alcohol content. (Try convincing your parents to get you a bottle, without success)

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Bacardi white rum, which makes kick-ass pina coladas by the way, has 40% ABV in the US and 37.5% ABV in the UK and continental Europe.

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A bottle of Jack Daniels normally has around 40% alcohol content

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A bottle of fine Teachers' Highland cream blended scotch whiskey has about 40% ABV.

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Your average bottle of Absolut vodka stashed away for that party over the weekend, also has a 40% ABV.

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Most vibrant and soothing wines, even Indian ones like Sula have 12.5% to 14% alcohol content.

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Finally, if you need something which will make you fly, try Absinthe.

Pricey at 6.5 k a bottle in India, it is anything between 45% ABV and 85% ABV. Don't be surprised if it gets you hallucinating about a prancing unicorn.

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Here's to a more informed and pleasant drinking experience! *clink*

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Answer 2

Final answer: 15 % $\frac{v}{v}$ alcohol means that out of 100 mL of solution, 15 mL alcohol and 85 mL water.

Given that: We are given 15% $\frac{v}{v}$ alcohol​.

To find: We have to find the meaning of 15% $\frac{v}{v}$ alcohol​.

Explanation:

• A solution which involve both the chemicals are liquid the volume concentration of that solution is expressed as % $\frac{v}{v}$.
• % $\frac{v}{v}$ is the representation for volume per volume.
• % $\frac{v}{v}$ is known as percentage concentration which represents the amount of solute present in 100 mL of solution. The solute involved in the solution is liquid. Total volume of solution is taken as 100 mL.
• % $\frac{v}{v}$ is calculated by using the equation:

                     % $\frac{v}{v}$ = $\frac{volume of component solution (mL)}{100 mL of solution}$

• For example, when 50mL of hydrochloric acid is diluted with 50mL of water, there will be 50mL of hydrochloric acid in a total volume of 100mL. Which is represented by 50 % $\frac{v}{v}$ $HCl$.
• 15 % $\frac{v}{v}$ alcohol means that out of 100 mL of solution, 15 mL alcohol and 85 mL water. There will be 15 mL of alcohol in total volume of 100 mL. The solution is known as 15 %.

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