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Chemistry

Transition State Theory

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The transition state is an unstable arrangement of atoms that exists momentarily at the peak of a reaction's energy barrier.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why some reactions happen quickly while others take days? It all starts with a tiny, fleeting moment called the transition state.