1. Smell Molecules 5 Smell Categories
1. Putrid: describes things that smell repulsive. Examples: dead things and really old leftovers in fridge. 2. Camphor: describes things that smell pungent and medicinal (or like the woods). Examples: Vicks Vapor Rub

2. Smell Molecules
3. Sweet: describes things that smell flowery and fruity Examples: candy 4. Minty: describes a green, herbal smell Examples: mint gum 5. Fishy: describes a fish-like or ocean smell Examples: seafood

3. Smell Molecules Minty Smells: Have one O atom and no N atoms
End with “-one”
Fishy Smells:
Have one N atom
End with “-ine”
Sweet Smells:
Have two O atoms
End with “-ate”
Putrid Smells:
End with “__ acid”

4. Predict the Smell:
Write out what smell you think each vial below would have and explain why: Vial F – ethyl valerate (C7H14O2) Vial G – butyric acid (C4H8O2) Vial H – ethyl acetate (C4H8O2)
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5. Structural Formulas
Structural Formula: a drawing or diagram that shows how the atoms in a molecule are connected or arranged Bond: a connection between two atoms and represented by lines in a covalent bond

6. Structural Formulas
Functional Group: structural features that show up repeatedly in molecules and seem to be responsible for some of their chemical properties
Examples:
Minty Putrid Sweet Fishy