Mechanisms, Spectra & Green Chemistry

What is the addition reaction type?

Addition - Joining two or more molecules together to form a larger molecule
Polymerisation -

joining together lots of simple molecules to form a giant molecule
Elimination -

When a small group of atoms breaks away from a larger molecule
Substitution -

When one species is replaced by another
Hydrolysis -

splitting a molecule into two molecules by adding H⁺ and OH^- derived from water.
Oxidation -

any reaction in which an atom loses electrons
Reduction -

any reaction in which an atom gains electrons
Redox -

any reaction where electrons are transferred between two species

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Mechanisms, Spectra & Green Chemistry

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Chem

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2010-05-31T19:06:16Z

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