SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 31, 2025Live Science

Scientists watch a single electron move during a chemical reaction for first time ever

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Ultrafast X-ray flashes allowed scientists to image a single valence electron's movement during a chemical reaction in ammonia, potentially improving drug design, chemical processes, and material efficiency by revealing electron behavior.

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