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Transition state

physical science Maturity 11-13

Tiny bits of stuff crash together.

Base hydrolysis of bromoethane, TS.png
Base hydrolysis of bromoethane, TS.png
They make a quick change. This change happens very fast. It helps make new things. It is a big, busy moment. Can you imagine tiny bits moving?
Bromoethane SN2 reaction.svg
Bromoethane SN2 reaction.svg

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File:Base hydrolysis of bromoethane, TS.png
Base hydrolysis of bromoethane, TS.png
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Structure Correlation Principle.png
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