How Does Infrared Spectroscopy Work? Explain What Types of Molecules

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Essay

How does infrared spectroscopy work? Explain what types of molecules are infrared active and inactive and why they vary in the radiation they absorb.

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Definitions:

Herbivorous

An organism that feeds exclusively on plant materials, including leaves, stems, fruits, and roots.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrates that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, known for their distinctive stinging cells called cnidocytes.

Gastropods

A large class of mollusks that include snails and slugs, characterized by a single shell (though some are shell-less) and a muscular foot for locomotion.

Ingest Food

The act of consuming food by mouth, initiating the process of digestion.