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Describe how the molecules in a perfume bottle travel from the bottle to your nose. What is mean free path?
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When the perfume bottle is opened or sprayed, the perfume molecules are released into the air. These molecules are in a liquid state inside the bottle, but they quickly evaporate and become a gas when exposed to air. Show more…
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