Homework Question Scenario: The Perfume Experiment
Scenario: In a closed classroom, a student named Alex opens a bottle of perfume in one corner of the room. Initially, only a small area around Alex smells strongly of the perfume. Over time, students sitting further away from Alex start to notice the scent as well.
Homework Question:
- Explain the process of diffusion as it relates to the spread of the perfume scent in the classroom. Be sure to mention the role of concentration gradients in your explanation.
- If the classroom is 10 meters long, how long do you think it would take for the scent to reach the opposite end if diffusion happens at a rate of 0.5 meters per minute? Provide your calculations and reasoning.
- Discuss how factors like temperature and air movement might affect the rate of diffusion of the perfume scent in the classroom.