entropy of activation, \(\Delta ^{\ddagger}S^{\,\unicode{x26ac}}\)

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02150

The entropy change that appears in the thermodynamic form of the rate equation obtained from conventional transition-state theory.

See: enthalpy of activation

Sources:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1113 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)
PAC, 1996, 68, 149. 'A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 165 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668010149)