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Simple covalent molecules have a smell because they can bind to receptors in our nose, triggering a signal to the brain that we interpret as a smell. Different molecules bind to different receptors, leading to a variety of smells. The specific shape and chemical properties of the molecule determine which receptors it can bind to, creating the perception of smell.

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