2007-11-08 06:21:16 · 3 answers · asked by fatandsmooth 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Taste and smell perception is interpretation of signals triggered by the taste buds and organ of smell, which in turn is determined by the composition of the substance. As we are mostly made of water the taste buds and smell organs do not perceive water as foreign and therefore do not trigger any signal. Snow is the purest form of water and is slightly different from the 'water' that bathes these organs so if you can smell snow it is not a surprise.
2007-11-08 06:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your tongue is a very sensitive organ, and can detect minute quantities of molecules that might flavor anything. Water, however, is not recognized by the taste buds. Same goes for smell. Your nasal passages can detect moisture in the air (which is why some people say "smells like rain" or "smells like snow"--actually the snow is because of a lack of moisture in the air, but w/e), but that is far from the same thing as being able to smell water.
2007-11-08 14:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Wally M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Pure H20 has no smell or taste.
2007-11-08 14:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋