Defenitions Flashcards
1
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Orbital
A
Region around the nucleus that can hold up to 2 electrons with opposite spin
2
Q
Disproportionation reaction
A
Same species is oxidised and reduced
3
Q
Covalent bond
A
Electrostatic attraction between the bond pair of electrons and the nuclei of the bonded atoms
4
Q
Catalyst
A
Speeds up a reaction by lowering the activation energy