
Spectroscopy in a suitcase!
Age suitable for:
- 16 - 18 years-old
- 18+ years-old
Did you know molecules dance?
The bonds that link atoms together to make molecules, can vibrate like a spring, releasing energy. This energy is different for every molecule - we can record the energy and build a picture of what the molecule looks like.
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a technique used to identify compounds based on changes in vibrations of atoms when they absorb infrared radiation of certain frequencies.
Join PhD students at the School of Chemistry and run your own spectrum and identify our mystery powders!
The bonds that link atoms together to make molecules, can vibrate like a spring, releasing energy. This energy is different for every molecule - we can record the energy and build a picture of what the molecule looks like.
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a technique used to identify compounds based on changes in vibrations of atoms when they absorb infrared radiation of certain frequencies.
Join PhD students at the School of Chemistry and run your own spectrum and identify our mystery powders!
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