oscillating reactions

Oscillating reactions are chemical reactions that repeatedly change their state over time, creating a noticeable pattern, like a heartbeat or a pendulum swing. In these reactions, the concentrations of reactants and products fluctuate, rather than reaching a stable endpoint. A well-known example is the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction, which produces color changes in a solution as it cycles between different chemical states. These reactions highlight the complexity of chemical systems and demonstrate how dynamic processes can emerge from simple rules, often influenced by factors like concentration, temperature, and the presence of catalysts.