Topic: In a pool with gas
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Mon 02/09/09 12:20 AM
would the fart bubbles smell when they pop?

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Mon 02/09/09 12:25 AM
Nope, as there's not enough methyl-mercaptan (the chemical that actually causes the "stink" in flatulence) present to actually stink enough. Not only that, but a majority of the substance (along with any methane that might also come up) will get trapped in the molecules of the water, as well.

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Mon 02/09/09 12:27 AM

Nope, as there's not enough methyl-mercaptan (the chemical that actually causes the "stink" in flatulence) present to actually stink enough. Not only that, but a majority of the substance (along with any methane that might also come up) will get trapped in the molecules of the water, as well.
sounds like you researched it.........lol

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Mon 02/09/09 12:51 AM
It's part of my job description- knowing about what various chemicals will do under various circumstances.

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Mon 02/09/09 01:03 AM
fair enough!

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Mon 02/09/09 01:09 AM
You can tell from the flaming Z in my avatar pic, you know- I deal with fire on an almost daily basis.

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Mon 02/09/09 01:15 AM

Nope, as there's not enough methyl-mercaptan (the chemical that actually causes the "stink" in flatulence) present to actually stink enough. Not only that, but a majority of the substance (along with any methane that might also come up) will get trapped in the molecules of the water, as well.

they why is it that when you rip one in the bath tub that it stinks? if it gets trapped in the water molecules.

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Mon 02/09/09 01:17 AM
Yeah. Most of it's coming up through the water. Some will come up as bubbles, but there'll be more filtering through the molecules.

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Mon 02/09/09 01:27 AM
Yes, have you never been around when someone did that!