3.3.1.2 Reaction mechanisms Flashcards
1
Q
What does a curly arrow represent?
A
The movement of an electron pair
2
Q
How do you represent the lone pair on an atom?
A
Two dots
3
Q
How is the formation of a covalent bond shown?
A
A curly arrow that starts from a lone electron pair or from another covalent bond
4
Q
How is the breaking of a covalent bond shown?
A
A curly arrow starting from the bond