Reaction Type Flashcards
1
Q
Addition
A
Joining two or more molecules together to form a larger molecule.
2
Q
Polymerisation
A
Joining together lots of simple molecules to form a giant molecule.
3
Q
Elimination
A
When a small group of atoms breaks away from a larger molecule.
4
Q
Substitution
A
When one species is replaced by another.
5
Q
Hydrolysis
A
Splitting a molecule into two new molecules by adding H^+ and OH^- derived from water.
6
Q
Oxidation
A
Any reaction in which a species loses electrons (gains oxygen or loses hydrogen).
7
Q
Reduction
A
Any reaction in which a species gains electron (loses oxygen or gains hydrogen).
8
Q
Condensation
A
An addition reaction, followed by the elimination of a small molecule such as H2O or HCl
