Why does lighting a match supposedly remove unwanted smells? 791 viewsOctober 17, 2024ChemistryOther Question100.55K October 17, 2024 0 Comments A lot of people keep a candle or just some matches in the bathroom to light after a number two. How does that work in order to remove the smell? In: Chemistry 9 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted October 17, 2024 0 Comments Matches smell strongly, particularly when put out, so I guess they mask bad smells. I don’t buy that they ‘burn up’ methane from farts etc, low concentrations wouldn’t burn. You are viewing 1 out of 9 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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