Apple cinnamon Glade air freshener has two fragrance molecules in it. The 'apple' molecule has a molecular weight of 400 grams per mole, while the 'cinnamon' molecule has a molecular weight of 170 grams per mole. You're sitting at the back of the room and have an extremely sensitive nose. If I sprayed apple cinnamon Glade air freshener at the opposite side of the room, which scent would you smell first? Explain your answer.

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Apple cinnamon Glade air freshener has two fragrance molecules in it. The 'apple' molecule has a
molecular weight of 400 grams per mole, while the 'cinnamon' molecule has a molecular weight of
170 grams per mole. You're sitting at the back of the room and have an extremely sensitive nose.
If I sprayed apple cinnamon Glade air freshener at the opposite side of the room, which scent
would you smell first?
Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Apple cinnamon Glade air freshener has two fragrance molecules in it. The 'apple' molecule has a molecular weight of 400 grams per mole, while the 'cinnamon' molecule has a molecular weight of 170 grams per mole. You're sitting at the back of the room and have an extremely sensitive nose. If I sprayed apple cinnamon Glade air freshener at the opposite side of the room, which scent would you smell first? Explain your answer.
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