11.5 Introduction to reaction mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a radical?
A
A species with an unpaired electron
2
Q
What is homolytic fission?
A
When the covalent bond splits equally creating free radicals
3
Q
What is heterolytic fission?
A
When the covalent bond breaks one of the bonded atoms takes both of the electrons from the bond.
4
Q
What does the curly arrow represent?
A
Movement of an electron pair.
5
Q
What is an electrophile?
A
An electron pair acceptor.
