R3.3 - electron sharing reactions Flashcards
1
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What is a radical?
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2
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Why are radicals highly reactive?
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3
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What are some examples of common atomic radicals?
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4
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What are some common examples of molecular radicals?
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5
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What are neutral radicals and why?
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6
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What are anionic radicals?
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7
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What are cationic radicals?
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8
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Why are anionic and cationic radicals not neutral?
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9
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How are radicals made?
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10
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What are CFC’s?
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11
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Why do CFC’s break down to release a chlorine radical but not a fluorine radical?
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12
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Why are alkanes so unreactive?
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13
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What is the activation energy for alkanes?
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14
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What is the enthalpy change for alkanes?
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15
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What are the 3 stages of a radical substitution reaction?
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