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Isomerization

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A reaction in which atoms are rearranged to form a different isomer without change in molecular formula, phase, or number of molecules; typically has ΔS° ≈ 0.

AP course connection

Topic 9.2: 9.2 Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change

Unit 9