Watch: What happens when you put bar of soap in a microwave oven

Microwave ovens are commonly used for heating and cooking food. A microwave oven basically heats food by vibrating the water molecules inside it with the help of high-frequency microwaves. The friction causes heat, which in turn heats or cooks the food.

But have you ever wondered what happens when you place things apart from food inside a microwave oven? The video below shows what happens when you place a bar of soap inside a microwave oven for a few minutes. The water molecules inside the soap heat up to evaporate into steam, causing the soap to turn to foam. Watch what happens in the video.