Microwave Chemistry Quiz

Questions and Answers

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?

Microwave chemistry is the science of applying microwave radiation to chemical reactions.

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?

<p>Microwave heating in the laboratory began to gain wide acceptance following papers in 1986.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the acronyms associated with microwave chemistry, and are they widely accepted?

<p>Acronyms like MAOS (microwave-assisted organic synthesis), MEC (microwave-enhanced chemistry), and MORE synthesis (microwave-organic reaction enhancement) are associated with microwave chemistry, but they have had little acceptance outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers