Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Addition reaction
A
A reaction in which a reactant is added to an unsaturated molecule to make one saturated molecule.
2
Q
Alicyclic
A
Containing carbon atoms joined together in a ring that is not aromatic.
3
Q
Aliphatic
A
Containing carbon atoms joined together in straight or branched chains.
4
Q
Aromatic
A
Containing one or more benzene rings.
5
Q
Substitution reaction
A
A reaction in which an atom or group of atoms is replaced with a different atom or group of atoms.
6
Q
Nucleophile
A
An electron pair donor
7
Q
Electrophile
A
An electron pair acceptor
