The transfer of energy carried by light waves to particles in matter is called?

What happened in 2012 and how does it illustrate the importance of understanding the sun and how it works?

For each of the following compounds, write the formula then predict whether it would be a strong, weak, or non-electrolyte when placed in di water. for the ionic compounds only, put (s) or (aq) after the forrmula formula strong, weak or non electrolyte? a calcium hydroxide b. silver carbonate c. lead(ii) sulfate d. phosphorus trifluoride e. sodium phosphide f barium sulfate g. strontium acetate h. zinc nitrate

What happens to isotopes that are unstable?