What is the primary principle behind infrared spectroscopy?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary principle behind infrared spectroscopy?
  1. Absorption of UV light
  2. Vibrational transitions of molecules
  3. Emission of X-rays
  4. Scattering of visible light

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary principle behind infrared spectroscopy?
  • Step 1: Understand that infrared spectroscopy is a technique used to study molecules.
  • Step 2: Know that it uses infrared light, which is a type of light that we cannot see.
  • Step 3: Learn that when infrared light hits a molecule, some of that light can be absorbed by the molecule.
  • Step 4: Realize that this absorption of light causes the molecules to vibrate in different ways.
  • Step 5: Understand that by measuring how much light is absorbed, we can learn about the types of bonds and structures in the molecule.
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