Q Overview This week you've been learning about how molecules interact with each other - intermolecular forces (IMF). We'll take a look at several types of odor reducing compoiunds, some of which depend on IMF to trap and remove odors, and others which remove odors via chemical reactions. You will learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and effectivness of using odor removing products, and evaluate your personal use of such products. • Read the following articles: o National Library of Medicine article (Links to an external site.) on Cyclodextrins and their applications. Focus on Sections 3 and 4 (Applications) and Section 5 (Advantages and Disadvantages of Use) o Chemical and Engineering News Article, "Staying at home stinks Download Staying at home stinks" o Molecule of the Week: Cyclodextrins (Links to an external site.) o BBC: Danger from Scented Products? (Links to an external site.) o How Air Fresheners Work Download How Air Fresheners Work(Periodic Graphics) • Share a golden line from at least one article you read (include reference(s)) • Do you use odor reducing products? What kinds of odors are you trying to reduce? What product(s) do you use, and how well do they work? • Explain the effectiveness of the odor reduing products you use, in terms of the tables in the "Staying at home stinks" article. • Knowing that there are advantages and disadvantages of using odor reducers, how do you currently feel about the effectiveness and safety of odor reducers? • Engage in a meaningful discussion with at least two classmates. ________________________________________