bond fission Flashcards
1
Q
what is homolytic fission
A
the bond breaks evenly and each bonding atom receives one electron each from the electron pair
-two electrically uncharged radicals form
2
Q
heterolytic fission
A
bond breaks unevenly with one of the bonded atoms receiving both electrons from an electron pair
-two substances form, a cation, and an anion as one loses electrons whilst other gains
3
Q
what is bond fission
A
breaking a covalent bond
4
Q
two types of bond fissions
A
heterolytic and homolytic
5
Q
what are free radicals
A
are particles that have unpaired electrons
this is what makes them so reactive
