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How do enzymes catalyse reactions?

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Sarah Parkes

Enzymes are proteins that catalyse virtually all the biochemical reactions happening in the body, working at body temperature (37°C) and

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Cat Links Physical chemistry

What is a clock reaction?

Posted on March 13, 2023September 10, 2024 Sarah Parkes

A clock reaction can be used to measure the rate of reaction in certain circumstances. In a typical reaction the

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Cat Links Physical chemistry

Using colorimetry to follow the rate of a reaction

Posted on March 8, 2023October 2, 2024 Sarah Parkes

We can use a colorimeter to follow the rate of a reaction if one of the reactants or products is

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Cat Links Calculations, Physical chemistry

Understanding the rate law and orders of reaction

Posted on February 21, 2023June 24, 2025 Sarah Parkes

The reaction between hydroxide ions and bromoethane involves a collision between a molecule of each of the reactants, which means

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