Mechanism definitions 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryFunctional GroupsA2/A-levelOCR Created by: freyasellersCreated on: 29-05-18 14:48 Addition Two molecules join together to form a single product. Involves breaking a double bond. 1 of 7 Elimination/Dehydration Removal of a functional group which is released as part of a small molecule. Often a double bond is formed. 2 of 7 Substitution A functional group on a molecule is swapped for a new one. 3 of 7 Condensation Two molecules join together with the loss of a small molecule. 4 of 7 Hydrolysis Water is used to split apart a molecule, creating two smaller ones. Opposite of condensation. 5 of 7 Oxidation Loss of electrons. Often means gaining an oxygen or losing a hydrogen. 6 of 7 Reduction Gain of electrons. Often means gaining a hydrogen or losing an oxygen. 7 of 7
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