Unmasking the Hidden Thermodynamic Forces Driving Chemical Reactions
A new framework has been introduced by theoretical chemists in Germany to model the reactivity landscapes of chemical reactions, aiming to answer questions about reaction rates and their response to thermodynamic driving forces.
Understanding the role of external factors in chemical reactions is crucial for theoretical and experimental chemistry research, as it can help chemists guide reactions towards desired products, maximize yields, and limit unwanted side reactions.
Chemical reactions can be viewed as a continuous search for stability, measured by Gibbs free energy, with reactions typically progressing along a path that lowers this energy.
The model links reaction energy to activation energy, providing deeper insight into the factors that influence chemical reactions.
Author's summary: New framework models chemical reaction landscapes.
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