Chapter 21, Problem 6TE

To determine

The method of transforming the smelly molecules into less smelly molecules of salt before eating the fish.

Answer to Problem 6TE

The smelly molecules can be transformed into less smelly molecules of salt before eating the fish by squeezing lemon over it.

Explanation of Solution

The smelly molecules of the cooked fish are alkaline. The less smelly molecules are salt compounds.

The neutralization of alkaline compounds can be done by using acid and it will produce salt.

So, for making the fish less smelly, lemon is squeezed over it. The lemon contains citric acid which can neutralize the smelly alkaline molecules.

The lemon helps in masking the undesirable smell of the cooked fish.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the smelly molecules can be transformed into less smelly molecules of salt before eating the fish by squeezing lemon over it.