John Myers
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Boiling water in the microwave: instructions
If you want to boil water in the microwave, use a container that is suitable for a microwave. This usually includes glass or ceramic dishes. The container must never be closed when you put it in the microwave.
- First, put the water in a microwave-safe container. You must not seal the jar. Also place a plastic, glass, or wooden spoon inside. Never use a metal object.
- The spoon is necessary so that the water surface is broken and the rocking movements of the molecules are also broken. This prevents the water from boiling without heating above the boiling point.
- Set your microwave at 350 watts for two minutes. Depending on the device, the duration and performance may differ. Stay close and make sure the water doesn’t boil over.
- Open the microwave door and start by stirring the water with a long spoon. If steam rises from the water, it is warm enough. Then remove the jar from the microwave. Be careful not to burn yourself. For example, use a kitchen towel to get the mug out of the microwave.
Be careful with boiling water in the microwave
Water that you heat in the microwave can do a lot of damage if mishandled. You can seriously burn yourself if you don’t pay attention to the following things.
- Heat the water in the microwave without putting a spoon in the vessel, the water will not get hot beyond the boiling point. However, this only applies as long as the container is in the microwave.
- Remove the jar from the microwave, so the water will boil over and scald your hands.
- That’s because the water molecules move in the microwave in a quivering motion. The more they are irradiated by the microwaves, the more they move.
- As soon as you get out of the jar in the microwave, the hot water will run down your hands because there’s a jerky motion and the moving molecules are moving even more.
- To break the surface tension and the movement of the molecules, place a spoon in the jar. This way you can be sure that the water will not boil over.
