reaktiokulkuun
Reaktiokulkuun, meaning "reaction pathway" in Finnish, refers to the sequence of elementary steps that lead from reactants to products in a chemical reaction. It is the microscopic description of how a chemical transformation occurs. Understanding the reaction pathway is crucial for comprehending reaction kinetics, mechanisms, and controlling reaction outcomes.
Each elementary step within a reaction pathway involves a specific transition state, an unstable arrangement of
Scientists use various experimental techniques and theoretical calculations to elucidate reaction pathways. Spectroscopic methods, kinetic studies,
Different reaction conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and the presence of catalysts, can alter the reaction