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The slimy substance that the nose produces is called mucous.

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Why does bleach feel slimy when it comes into contact with skin?

When bleach comes into contact with skin, it can feel slimy because it reacts with the natural oils on the skin to form a slippery soap-like substance.


What chemical property of a substance and is detected by the sense of smell?

The chemical property of a substance detected by the sense of smell is its volatility, which determines how easily molecules of the substance can become airborne and reach olfactory receptors in the nose. Substances with higher volatility are more likely to produce a detectable scent.


What things must happen in order that a substance can be smelled?

For a human to smell a substance, The substance must be volatile, and molecules of it must be airborne and drift near the nose. The substance must come in contact with an olfactory nerve-ending in the nose. The olfactory nerve must react, by excitation, to the molecule, sending an electrical impulse to the brain. The brain must receive and process olfactory (smell) nerve signals.


If a substance reacts with a metal to produce hydrogen gas what may you in infer about the substance?

If a substance reacts with a metal to produce hydrogen gas, it likely contains hydrogen ions (H+). This could indicate that the substance is an acid, as acids react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.


What do you call the substance that reacts chemically with another to produce heat?

The substance that reacts chemically with another to produce heat is called a "reactant."