Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Difference between thermodynamic and kinetic stability


What is the difference between thermodynamic and kinetic stability? I'd like a basic explanation, but not too simple. For example, methane does not burn until lit -- why?




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periodic trends - Comparing radii in lithium, beryllium, magnesium, aluminium and sodium ions

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