Tuesday, 15 October 2013

What Happens If You Microwave Liquid Nitrogen?

Liquid nitrogen boils at room temperature. (David Monniaux)What do you think would happen if you put liquid nitrogen in a microwave oven? Do you think it would heat up and boil more rapidly, possibly blowing open the microwave door? Would it fill the microwave oven with nitrogen fog? Would it catch on fire? Would it sit there, quietly doing nothing? Make a prediction and then check the answer.
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