Chem Unit 2 Key Words W 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryAll Unit 2 Key WordsASAQA Created by: ECreated on: 12-03-15 12:27 Free Radicals A species with an unpaired electron. 1 of 9 Homolytic Fission Splitting up a covalent bond so that each atom gets one electron from the bond to form two free radicals. 2 of 9 Nucleophile An electron pair donor (which attacks an electron deficient Carbon). 3 of 9 Hydrolysis Breaking bonds using water (or hydroxide). 4 of 9 Curly Arrow Shows the movement of a pair of electrons. 5 of 9 Oxidation The addition of oxyden atoms or the removal of hydrogen atoms. 6 of 9 Reduction The addition of hydrogen atoms or the removal of oxygen atoms. 7 of 9 Reducing Agents Donates electrons and becomes oxidised. 8 of 9 Oxidising Agents Gains electrons and becomes reduced. 9 of 9
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