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A substance smells like rotten eggs when burning primarily due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) gas, which has a characteristic odor similar to that of rotten eggs. This gas can be released during the combustion of organic materials, particularly those containing sulfur compounds. When these substances are heated, sulfur can react with hydrogen or other elements, producing hydrogen sulfide and contributing to the unpleasant smell. Common sources include certain types of fossil fuels and decaying organic matter.
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What does the smell of burning sulfur resemble?
The smell of burning sulfur resembles the scent of rotten eggs.
What makes Yellowstone National Park smell like rotten eggs?
That smell is actually sulfur burning off in the park's various sulfur pits.
What makes a car smell like rotten eggs?
Car exhaust can smell like rotten eggs when the fuel has a lot of sulphur in it.
What does sulfur smell like?
Sulfur has a strong, pungent smell often described as rotten eggs or a burning match.
Why is the burning smell of carbohydrates different from proteins?
proteins have nitrogen which gives a smell of rotten egg. That's why the smell of proteins is different from carbohydrates
What is the description of the sulfur smell?
The sulfur smell is often described as a strong, pungent odor resembling rotten eggs or a burning match.
What do you smell when a volcano erupts?
Volcano smell like rotten eggs or sulpher..
What is the element that makes rotten eggs smell badly?
Sulfur and Hydrogen
A component element of gunpowder that smells like rotten eggs?
its sulphur. its sulphur. i believe that the answer you are looking for is sulphur, it does indeed smell like rotten eggs
Why do some farts smell of rotten eggs?
Some farts smell of rotten eggs because they contain Hydrogen Sulphide - which is what gives rotten eggs their smell!
Why does your car smell like rotten eggs when you shut it off?
Typically this is caused when the fuel is burned uncleanly and the sulfur in gas makes it smell
Does proscuito smell rotten?
proscuitto shouldn't smell rotten, it should smell salty and just a bit meaty.
