Nucleophiles and Electrophiles

Question 1

What is a nucleophile?

Answer 1

Nucleophiles are negatively charged ions or neutral molecules that are electron rich

Question 2

Give an example of a nucleophile.

Answer 2

Cl^-, Br^-​, OH^-​, CN^-​, NH_3, and H₂O

Question 3

What type of atoms will nucleophiles be attracted to?

Answer 3

Nucleophiles are attracted towards atoms bearing a partial (Δ⁺) or full positive charge

Question 4

Will nucleophiles accept or donate an electron pair to form a new covalent bond?

Answer 4

Nucleophiles are capable of donating an electron pair to form a new covalent bond

Question 5

What is an electrophile?

Answer 5

Electrophiles are positively charged ions or neutral molecules that are electron deficient

Question 6

Give an example of an electrophile.

Answer 6

H⁺, NO₂⁺_, and SO₃

Question 7

What type of atoms will electrophiles be attracted to?

Answer 7

Electrophiles are attracted towards atoms bearing a partial (Δ^-) or full negative charge

Question 8

Will electrophiles accept or donate an electron pair to form a new covalent bond?

Answer 8

Electrophiles are capable of accepting an electron pair to form a new covalent bond