Types of Reactions

0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people
call kaiCall Kai
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
GameKnowt Play
Card Sorting

1/4

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

Chemistry

A-Level Chemistry

Edexcel

HIGH_SCHOOL

5 Terms

1
New cards

Addition Reactions

  • When two molecules combine to form one molecule

  • Atom economy is 100%


2
New cards

Substitution Reaction

When one atom in a molecule is replaced by another atom or a group of atoms


3
New cards

Oxidation reactions

When a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen permanently

4
New cards

Reduction reactions

When a substance loses oxygen or gains hydrogen

5
New cards

Polymerisation reactions

When many small molecules react to form one large molecule