Inclusion compounds are fascinating chemical structures where one molecule (the host) traps another molecule (the guest) inside a cage or channel. I explain the types, formation mechanisms, and real-world applications of these compounds, from drug delivery systems to industrial separations. No covalent bonds involved. Just geometry doing the work.
Chemistry
Unimolecular reactions seem impossible. A single molecule just reacts on its own? Where does the energy come from? Lindemann solved this puzzle by proposing that molecules first get energized through collisions, then react independently. I walk through the theory, the math, and the limitations that led to more refined models.
