Question

olivia wants to find out whether a substance will fluoresce. she says she should put it in a microwave oven. do you agree with her? why or why not?

Explanation:

Fluorescence is caused by exposure to ultraviolet or visible light, not microwaves. Microwaves heat substances by exciting water - containing molecules and may damage the substance or be dangerous.

Answer:

No. Fluorescence is induced by specific light sources like UV or visible light, not microwaves. Also, putting an unknown substance in a microwave can be dangerous.