Chemistry – ICEF

The Speed of Farts, Redux

Question: What causes fart plumes? Short answer: Hydrogen

Question: Is it safe to ignite farts? Short answer: Usually.

Question: How much is fart smell affected by clothing? Short answer: Surprisingly little.

Question: Do face masks protect against fart smell? Short answer: No.

Question: Why can’t we see farts? Short answer: It’s not cold enough.

Questions: Is it possible to see farts? Short answer: Yes.

Question: How much are fart sounds affected by atmospheric conditions? Short answer: Not much.