Understanding Foul-Smelling Substances and Their Uses

Understanding Foul-Smelling Substances and Their Uses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the 'Who Me' substance developed during World War II?

To be used as a perfume for soldiers

To mark enemy territories

To discreetly spray on enemy officers

To clean military uniforms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key requirement for the 'Who Me' substance?

It should smell pleasant

It needed to be visible

It had to be impervious to dry cleaning solvents

It had to be edible

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US government standard bathroom malodor originally created for?

Disinfecting hospitals

Testing latrine deodorizers

Creating perfumes

Cleaning military equipment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Monell Chemical Senses Center enhance the malodor compound?

By adding a fruity floral top note

By reducing its intensity

By making it colorless

By increasing its viscosity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of using 'stench soup' in Vietnam?

To attract wildlife

To clear Viet Cong tunnels

To mark safe zones

To improve air quality