mechanisms (alkenes alkanes) Flashcards
1
Q
what is homolytic fission
A
is breaking a covalent bond in such a way that each atom takes an electron from the bond to form two radicals
2
Q
what is a radical
A
a reactive chemical species with an unpaired electron
3
Q
what is heterolytic fission
A
is breaking a covalent bond in such a way that the more electronegative atom takes both the electrons from the bond to form a negative ion and leaving behind a positive ion
4
Q
what do curly arrows show in a mechanism
A
the movement of electrons
5
Q
what fission does a covalent bond undergo
A
homolytic fission to form two radicals
