Below are the odor thresholds in air (in parts per million) for 4 common odors. Based on this information, which odor are we most sensitive to?
Nail polish remover = 15
Rubbing alcohol = 10 Mothballs = .05
Rotten eggs = .017

Question

Below are the odor thresholds in air (in parts per million) for 4 common odors. Based on this information, which odor are we most sensitive to?
 Nail polish remover = 15
 Rubbing alcohol = 10 Mothballs = .05
 Rotten eggs = .017

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The odor threshold for rotten eggs is the lowest, meaning we are most sensitive to this odor. It takes only .017 parts per million of rotten egg odor in the air for us to detect it.

Below Are the Odor Thresholds in Air (In Parts Per