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How do microwaves heat materials?
How do microwaves heat materials?
Microwaves heat materials by causing polar molecules in a solvent or conducting ions in a solid to move, and lose energy through collisions or electrical resistance.
What is microwave chemistry?
What is microwave chemistry?
Microwave chemistry is the science of applying microwave radiation to chemical reactions.
What effect do microwaves have on polar solvents?
What effect do microwaves have on polar solvents?
Microwaves cause the molecules in polar solvents to rotate with the field, leading to energy loss due to collisions.
When did microwave heating in the laboratory begin to gain wide acceptance?
When did microwave heating in the laboratory begin to gain wide acceptance?
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What are some of the acronyms associated with microwave chemistry, and are they widely accepted?
What are some of the acronyms associated with microwave chemistry, and are they widely accepted?
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