NOVA - Official Website | The Chemistry of Skunk Spray
网页2016年10月13日 · There are actually three different thiols in striped skunks spray, and two of those are the main contributors to the awful odor. But three other molecules in the spray are what are called ...
Science: The seven deadly smells of a skunk | New Scientist
网页1990年8月4日 · A CALIFORNIAN chemist recently took on the odorous task of finding out just what is in the obnoxious liquid that a skunk squirts from its hindquarters as a defence against predators. This...
The Chemistry of Skunk Spray - Gizmodo
网页2014年5月3日 · Why does skunk spray make you want to tear off your own face? The answer lies in two simple atoms which pull together and hitch a ride on other molecules. We’ll tell you what they are, and how...
Ask Smithsonian: What Makes Skunk Spray Smell So Terrible?
网页2015年6月11日 · Skunk spray is a thiol, an organic compound with sulfur as a principal component. Sulfur has that classic rotten egg smell, and it’s what gives thiol its gag-inducing power. For detection...
Skunk Water Formula - Chemistry Stack Exchange
网页2021年5月21日 · I would like to find out if anyone has any idea as to the chemical composition of Skunk Water. The official line is that it's composed from water, yeast, bicarbonate soda and other ingredients, however I have a suspicion that the soda is a red herring since it's also used to counteract the smell of actual skunk spray.
Removing Skunk Odor - Nebraska Extension Publications
网页Skunk spray is an odorous yellow-tinted, oily liquid that can permeate clothing and the environment for many days, whether the animal is alive or dead. This NebGuide describes some of the ways to reduce the famous odor using commercial products or home remedies.
Is That Skunk? | Skunk Spray Chemistry | Nature - PBS
网页Professor William Wood of Humboldt State University examined the chemical properties of skunk spray samples. He discovered several new compounds in the skunk spray, including a thiol. A thiol...
How To Get Rid of Skunk Smell, According to Chemists - Treehugger
网页2023年7月27日 · How To Get Rid of Skunk Smell, According to Chemists. Don't waste the tomato juice, oatmeal, or beer! Use this simple formula instead. By. Treehugger Editors. Updated July 27, 2023 05:37PM EDT...
Unveiling The Science Behind Skunk Spray - Drake's Wildlife
网页2024年2月2日 · The skunk's spray is a masterclass in biological engineering, geared to protect the animal in the most effective way possible. Health Implications Of Skunk Spray. Now that we've explored the chemistry and lingering nature of skunk spray, it's worth considering how this pungent liquid affects humans and animals.
My dogs were sprayed by a skunk, and I've washed them in …
网页2007年3月19日 · Chemistry is not only part of what makes skunk musk so smelly, but also it is used to help get rid of the odor. William F. Wood of Humboldt State University in California, who studies the chemistry behind skunk odors, recommends scrubbing pets that have been sprayed in a baking soda and hydrogen peroxide bath.
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