Does smell have mass?

Answer 1

Yes and no. Our noses contain certain receptors that recognize different shapes of molecules. This is how we are able to use flavorings in processed foods, or how we recognize a certain flower. It is the molecules themselves that are binding to our nose that allow us to have a smell! So molecules are required for us to smell, but the smell itself is simply something our brain tells us is binding to the nose itself.

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Answer 2

I have another answer.. smell is not matter therefore it has no mass. It is an kind of sensation. The thing that cause smell is the one that has mass but not the smell.

Answer 3

yes the smell is because of some molecule which has mass

Answer 4

Yes. Whatever is causing the smell is a molecule.

Answer 5

Dont listen to Maureen, she's just jealous because you asked a good question and she has no idea how to answer it. Smell is made up of molocules, so it does have mass, although not much of it.

Answer 6

When you bring in clothe that you hung to dry on a clothe line its the ozone (03 molecule) that gives it its distinctive fresh smell;)

Answer 7

Molecules cause smell, and they have a weight, even if its miniscule.

Answer 8

Lancenigo di Villorba (TV), Italy

I CONFIRM THAT ANY SMELL SENSATION OWING TO LIGHT SUBSTANCES.....THEY HAVE THEIR OWN WEIGHT!!!

I hope this helps you.