For the first time, the Google AI Quantum team have used a quantum computer to simulate a chemical reaction. The reaction is a simple one, but this marks a step towards obtaining a practical use for quantum computers. Because atoms and molecules are systems ruled by quantum mechanics, quantum computers are supposed to be the best way to accurately simulate them. These computers utilize quantum bits, or qubits, to store information and conduct computations. However, quantum computers have trouble delivering the accuracy required to simulate large atoms or chemical reactions. The researchers simulated a diazene molecule, which consists of two nitrogen atoms and two hydrogen atoms. Researchers hope someday they may even be able to produce new chemicals using quantum simulations.