2007-01-14 09:20:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
That depends on what the odor is. If it is heaver than air it will sink if it is lighter than air it will rise.
2007-01-14 09:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by Scott S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally depends on whether the odoriferous gas is denser or lighter than air. Most volatile organic compounds we associate are odor are lighter and hence they rise.
2007-01-14 17:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the density of the odor relative to air around it.
temperrature effects density, higher temperature= less dense
if something is less dense than the air around it, then it will float, if it is denser than the air around it , it will sink
2007-01-14 17:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by applejacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever smell a fart without putting your head lower than your butt, odor can rise or fall.
2007-01-14 17:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither,it just hangs in the air.
2007-01-14 17:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by KENSINGTON 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on it's temperature.
2007-01-14 17:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by Steven Walker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋