Arenes Key Words

Question	Answer
Delocalised Electrons	Shared between more than two atoms
Addition Reaction	One in which a reactant is added to an unsaturated molecule to make a saturated molecule
Substitution Reaction	In which an atom or group of atoms is replaced with a different atom or group of atoms
Electrophile	An atom or group of atoms that is attracted to an electron rich centre or atom where it accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond
Electrophilic Substitution	A type of substitution reaction in which an electrophile is attracted to an electron rich centre or atom where it accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond
Reaction Mechanism	A series of steps that make up the overall reaction
Curly Arrow	A symbol used in reaction mechanisms to show the movement of an electron pair in the breaking or formation of covalent bonds

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