Eli5:Would 1L of alchool of 10% concentration be equal to 0,25L of 40% concentration (leaving out the hydration occuring with the higher amount of liquid) in terms of drunkness?

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Eli5:Would 1L of alchool of 10% concentration be equal to 0,25L of 40% concentration (leaving out the hydration occuring with the higher amount of liquid) in terms of drunkness?

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Answer 1

Essentially yes. However the diluted alcohol may take a bit more time to absorb. So while you get just as drunk from the 1L drink but it might take a few minutes longer to get that drunk.