The discussion focuses on the differences in chemical reactions between chlorine isotopes Cl 35 and Cl 37. It is established that in purely chemical reactions, there is no significant difference between the two isotopes. However, due to Cl 37's greater mass number, it exhibits a slower reaction rate compared to Cl 35, a phenomenon explained by the kinetic isotope effect. This insight is crucial for understanding isotope behavior in chemical processes.
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