11) ORGANIC CHEM. - BASIC CONCEPTS Flashcards
1
Q
What are reaction mechanisms?
A
Visually describe the movement of electrons during chemical reactions
2
Q
What do straight arrows represent?
A
Chemical reaction
3
Q
What do curly arrows represent?
A
Movement of electrons
4
Q
What does a double headed arrow show?
A
Movement of a pair of electrons (2 e-)
5
Q
What does a single headed arrow show?
A
Movement of 1 electron
6
Q
Where do curly arrows begin?
A
Start at the electrons
7
Q
What happens when a covalent bond loses 2e-?
A
Double bond breaks= form a single covalent bond
8
Q
What is a radical?
A
Has a single pair of electrons
( 1e-)
