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Chemistry

Molecular Vibrations

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A water molecule has three distinct vibrational modes: symmetric stretch, asymmetric stretch, and a bending motion — each absorbing a specific infrared frequency that acts like a molecular fingerprint.

Why this is interesting

You’ve seen a weight bobbing on a spring — but did you know that every molecule in your body is constantly vibrating like a tiny set of springs? Why don’t they ever stop?