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Is the transformation of pi bonds to sigma bonds always energetically favorable?
Is the move from pi bonds to sigma bonds always favorable?
My professor claims so, except in the case of conjugated pi bonds. I can see how pi bonds going to sigma bonds might be favorable; I know ...
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Plasma creation and condensation
Every chemical has a decomposition temperature. My understanding is that above that temperature molecular bonds are broken. And if we raise the heat high enough then all molecular bonds will break ...
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