Organic Chemistry

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Homologous series
A family of compounds with similar chemical properties with each successive member differing by CH2.
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Functional group
The part of the organic molecule responsible for its chemical reactions/properties.
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Aliphatic
Containing carbon atoms joined in straight or branched chains.
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Alicyclic
Containing carbon atoms joined in a ring structure
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Aromatic
Contains a benzene ring.
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Homolytic fission
The breaking of a covalent bond with one of the bonded electrons going to each atom, forming two radicals.
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Heterolytic fission
The breaking of a covalent bond with both of the electrons going to one of the atoms, forming a cation and an anion.
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Radical
An atom or group of atoms with an unpaired electron.
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Addition reaction
Where two reactants join together to form one product.
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Substitution reaction
Where an atom or a group of atoms is replaced by a different atom or group of atoms
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Elimination reaction
Where a small molecule is removed from a larger one.
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Electrophile
An electron pair acceptor. An atom or group of atoms which are attracted to an electron-rich centre or atom.
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Nucleophile
An electron pair donor. An atom or group of atoms which are attracted to an electron-deficient centre or atom.
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The part of the organic molecule responsible for its chemical reactions/properties.

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Functional group

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Containing carbon atoms joined in straight or branched chains.

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Containing carbon atoms joined in a ring structure

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Contains a benzene ring.

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