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Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy
The second law of thermodynamics states that the universe (i.e. all systems)…
Kinetic Isotope Effects
The kinetic isotope effect (KIE) is a phenomenon associated with isotopically substituted molecules exhibiting…
Kinetic Versus Thermodynamic Products
Kinetic products form the fastest. They usually occur at or below 0°C.…
The Principle of Microscopic Reversibility
The principle of microscopic reversibility applies to any molecular process; it is…
Definition of a Reaction Intermediate
What exactly is a reaction intermediate? A reaction intermediate is formed from the reactants…
Transition state
The transition state of a chemical reaction is a particular configuration along the reaction coordinate. It is…
Acid-Catalyzed Ester Hydrolysis
Water the Destroyer Imagine that water, the stuff you drink everyday, is…
