3.1.4: Mechanisms Flashcards by Vicky Jamieson | Brainscape

Q

Reaction mechanism

A

Shows the formation of new bonds in the sequence that they’re created

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Curly arrows
show
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movement of an electron pair
formation of bonds
bonds breaking

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Free radical

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A molecule or atom with an unpaired electron (which is very reactive)

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