Types and Uses of Alcohol
Download as PPT, PDF5 likes8,425 views
This document discusses the history and types of alcohol. It traces the origins of alcohol production back to biblical times when Noah drank wine. It then outlines the production of beer, wine and spirits by various ancient civilizations. The document defines different types of alcohols such as ethyl alcohol and methanol. It also lists common uses of alcohol including in beverages, solvents, and disinfectants. Finally, it discusses social uses of alcohol and some negative consequences of excessive alcohol consumption.
Types and Uses of Alcohol
- 1. TYPES AND USES OF ALCOHOL Prepared : Ms. Lhey E. Vinoya
- 2. BRIEF HISTORY OF ALCOHOL
- 3. Biblical records show that shortly after the long voyage of Noah
- 5. when he drank the fruit of the wine
- 7. The Egyptians were making brew from barley 2,000 years before Christ
- 8. Sura, I liquor from rice, was being made in China during this time
- 9. Xenophon stated that America had a fermented drink from barley
- 10. Beer was being made in Germany, Spain, and Gaul during the first century, A.D.
- 11. The Romans introduced beer to Britain where it replaced mead, an intoxicating liquor made from honey
- 12. In Africa, native tribes learned to ferment cereals to make their liquors
- 13. Alcohol > is applied in scientific terminology to any number of a class of organic compounds.
- 14. > alcohol in beverages > also known as grain alcohol. > Causes psychological and physical dependence
- 15. Alcohol made from wood. > Also known as methanol, wood alcohol, wood spirits with a formula of CH3OH
- 16. Is ethyl alcohol with substances added to make it poisonous Used for industrial purposes
- 17. Disinfectant Solvent in medicinal treatment Alcoholic beverage Cosmetics Commercial uses
- 18. 1. Beer - 5% 2. Wine - 10% 3. Liquors - 35% 4. Scotch - 43% 5. Whiskey - 50%
- 19. 1. Abstainers 2. Infrequent Drinkers 3. Light Drinkers 4. Moderate Drinkers 5. Heavy Drinkers
- 20. 1. At festive occasions > fosters feelings of solidarity in cocktail parties
- 21. 2. Mealtime >To some families, dining is incomplete without wine.
- 22. 3. Status Symbol
- 23. 4. Part of religious rites > Are used in rituals signifying trust and fellowship and serves as social and religious functions
- 24. 5. Means to relieve tension
- 25. Broken homes Insanity Poverty Child misery crime