Reaction mechanisms

Last updated: 08/02/2020
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  1. What is the definition of a reaction mechanism?

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  2. What do curly arrows represent within a reaction mechanism?

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  3. What is the definition of a radical?

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  4. What is the symbol for a radical?

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  5. What happens when two radicals react?

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  6. What is the definition of fission?

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  7. What is the definition of heterolytic fission?

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  8. What is the general equation for heterolytic fission?

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  9. Which of the following is formed from heterolytic fission?

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  10. How many radicals are formed during the heterolytic fission of a covalent bond?

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  11. What is the definition of homolytic fission?

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  12. What is the general equation for homolytic fission?

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  13. What is needed for homolytic fission to occur?

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  14. How many radicals are formed during the homolytic fission of a covalent bond?

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  15. Write the reaction mechanism for the homolytic fission of chlorine.

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  16. Write the reaction mechanism for the homolytic fission of bromine.

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  17. Which type of fission occurs when both atoms from a covalent bond receives an electron?

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  18. Which type of fission occurs when each atom from a covalent bond receives one electron from the bonded pair?

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