Attosecond X-ray method maps early electron motions that trigger chemical reactions

StudentNewsletter newsroom brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

All chemistry starts with a push from electrons. In the early moments of a chemical reaction, it's the movement of electrons that initiates the breaking of old chemical bonds and forging of new ones, transforming one molecule into another.

All chemistry starts with a push from electrons. In the early moments of a chemical reaction, it's the movement of electrons that initiates the breaking of old chemical bonds and forging of new ones, transforming one molecule into another. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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