Kinetics in the Real World

Kinetics in the Real World

Pharmaceuticals

Kinetics is critically important in the pharmaceutical world. Say you have an incredible drug that cures everything from A to Z. Sounds awesome, but what if the chemical in the drug broke down in t...

Improving Yields

Reactions at equilibrium can be a pain in the rear. Nothing like having a reaction that can't make up its mind. "I'm going to the right. Now, I'm going to the left. Wait, I'm going right again. Ooo...

Radiometric Dating

Ever wonder how scientists figure out the age of really old stuff? Stuff like dinosaur fossils, remains from ancient civilizations, and things you find under the couch cushions?Scientists accomplis...