Which molecular process correspond to the energies of microwave, infrared, visible and ultraviolet photons?
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Microwave photons: These have the lowest energy among the four types mentioned. They correspond to the molecular process of rotation. In other words, they can cause molecules to rotate or spin. Show more…
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