The general concept of a chemical reaction has been extended to reactions between entities smaller than atoms, including nuclear reactions, radioactive decays, and reactions between elementary particles as described by quantum field theory.n a synthesis reaction, two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance. These reactions are in the general form: Two or more reactants yielding one product is another way to identify a synthesis reaction.
For payments paid to unemployed people, see unemployment benefits. The unemployment rate is a measure of the prevalence of unemployment and it is calculated as a percentage by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by all individuals currently in the labor force. During periods of recession, an economy usually experiences a relatively high unemployment rate.
Washington Unemployment. According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Washington fell 0.2 percentage points in February 2017 to 4.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Washington peaked in November 2009 at 10.4% and is now 5.5 percentage points lower. You can also see Washington unemployment compared to other states.