diffusion-nice smell
diffusion-nice smell
Hi All
I have received a prac request for yr 11 - teacher demo. It comes with the question
"Do we have a solution that has a pleasant smell for diffusion demo?"
Up to now I can't think of one.
Does anyone have an answer please?
Thanks
Rita
I have received a prac request for yr 11 - teacher demo. It comes with the question
"Do we have a solution that has a pleasant smell for diffusion demo?"
Up to now I can't think of one.
Does anyone have an answer please?
Thanks
Rita
Re: diffusion-nice smell
So exactly what are they doing. Methyl Salicylate is menthol smell if that helps.
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Re: diffusion-nice smell
I think any perfume would do.
Re: diffusion-nice smell
Is it just to demonstrate how a smell/odour diffuses across a classroom (with students noting the time they can smell the solution and then they plot the path of the diffusion)?
If so - I bring in old (empty) essential oil bottles from home. At the start of the class the teacher simply places it in a corner and removes the lid. Peppermint Oil is good, keeps the students' heads clear. And the room smells fresh.
If so - I bring in old (empty) essential oil bottles from home. At the start of the class the teacher simply places it in a corner and removes the lid. Peppermint Oil is good, keeps the students' heads clear. And the room smells fresh.
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Re: diffusion-nice smell
You get honest responses when you use butyric acid! But a perfume or essential oil bottle is much nicer on the nostrils (and stomach!)
Re: diffusion-nice smell
I have no idea what teacher is thinking of...will chase up.
I have eucalyptus oil and a lavender essential oil if it is for the classroom smell.
Thank you.
I have eucalyptus oil and a lavender essential oil if it is for the classroom smell.
Thank you.
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My first thought was butric acid.
But a bit of trivia I learnt this morning.
You all know Formic acid smells like dead ants, well Italian for ant is formica
But a bit of trivia I learnt this morning.
You all know Formic acid smells like dead ants, well Italian for ant is formica
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Back in the "Old Days" Mum's kitchen bench tops were made of Formica. ( a bit like "Laminex") I don't remember it smelling like dead ants, though!Ocker wrote:My first thought was butric acid.
But a bit of trivia I learnt this morning.
You all know Formic acid smells like dead ants, well Italian for ant is formica
Cheers
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That's exactly what I thought when I read it Ian!
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Indeed. More precisely, Formic Acid is sprayed by many species of ants when they bite, to inflame the wound. It is why ant bites sting so much.Ocker wrote:My first thought was butric acid.
But a bit of trivia I learnt this morning.
You all know Formic acid smells like dead ants, well Italian for ant is formica
Oh, ha ha.Ian wrote:Back in the "Old Days" Mum's kitchen bench tops were made of Formica. ( a bit like "Laminex") I don't remember it smelling like dead ants, though!
Despite the name, Formica Laminate is not actually related formic acid (or ants). It is composed of layers of craft paper set impregnated by a phenolic resin and set on a steel plate.