As the Frequency of an Electromagnetic Wave Increases

question 60

Multiple Choice

As the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases

• A)its speed must increase.
• B)its wavelength must increase.
• C)its amplitude must increase.
• D)its energy must increase.

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Definitions:

Alkene Absorption

Refers to the specific wavelengths at which alkenes absorb infrared light due to the stretching vibrations of the carbon-carbon double bond.

Stretching Frequency

A measure of how often a chemical bond undergoes a vibration between atoms, used in IR spectroscopy to help identify functional groups.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique used in chemistry to identify molecules based on the absorption of infrared radiation at different wavelengths.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique used in chemistry to identify molecular structures based on the absorption of infrared radiation, which causes vibrational and rotational transitions in molecules.