Why does rotten food smell bad? [3 MARKS]

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Rotten food smells bad because of the chemical reactions occurring in it due to the action of microorganisms. Rotting alters the composition of the substance, the old bonds of the reactants are broken down and fresh bonds are formed, resulting in the formation of new products with different properties.

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