Mechanism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007113",
  "term": "Mechanism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A detailed step-by-step description of how a chemical reaction occurs, including the sequence of elementary reactions, the formation of intermediates, and the transition states involved. It provides insight into the bond-breaking and bond-forming processes. A complete mechanism must be consistent with the observed rate law and stereochemistry.",
  "synonyms": [
    "reaction mechanism"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Gibbs energy diagram",
    "rate law",
    "reaction path",
    "sequence",
    "stoichiometry",
    "transition state"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1138 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mechanism/"
}