Chemical Reactions

Other Kinds of Chemical Reactions

How can light be used to initiate a chemical reaction?

When light strikes a molecule, it has the potential to excite an electron to a higher energy level. When this happens, the molecule becomes less stable and more reactive. This can even cause the molecule to fragment, generating a more reactive species or catalyst, which can then go on to react with another molecule.



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