What Visible Light Wave Is Almost Completely Absorbed and Converted

question 27

Multiple Choice

What visible light wave is almost completely absorbed and converted to heat within the first few meters of the ocean?

• A) Red light waves
• B) Yellow light waves
• C) Green light waves
• D) Blue light waves

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Definitions:

Polar

A molecule with uneven distribution of charges, leading to positive and negative ends, affecting solubility and melting/boiling points.

Benzene

A chemical compound with the formula C6H6, known as an aromatic hydrocarbon and used as a starting material in the production of numerous chemicals.

Alkane Solvents

Solvents composed of alkanes, which are hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon atoms, making them nonpolar and good for dissolving similar substances.

Soluble

The ability of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent, forming a homogeneous mixture at the molecular or ionic level.