No all molecules do not absorb infrared radiation. Some of them do.
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No, not all molecules absorb infrared radiation. Only molecules with specific molecular vibrations that match the energy of infrared radiation can absorb it. These vibrations involve changes in dipole moment or stretching/bending of bonds.
No, not all molecules absorb electromagnetic radiation at a distinct frequency. The ability of a molecule to absorb radiation depends on its structure and the energy levels of its electrons. Molecules with specific functional groups or electronic configurations exhibit absorption at characteristic frequencies.
Infrared radiation. Water vapor and carbon dioxide molecules in the Earth's atmosphere absorb infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping into space. They then re-emit this energy in all directions, helping to keep the Earth's surface warmer than it would be otherwise.
All molecules have an infrared spectrum.
Troposphere does not absorb solar radiation. All other layers do not absorb.
Yes, electromagnetic radiation includes infrared radiation, which has longer wavelengths than visible light. Infrared radiation is not visible to the human eye but can be felt as heat. It is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which encompasses all forms of electromagnetic radiation.