KEY TERMS

the equilibrium constant that shows the extent of dissociation of a weak acid

a pair of two species that transform into each other by gain to loss of a proton

the minimum energy required to start a reaction by the breaking of bonds

containing carbon atoms joined by a ring that is not aromatic

containing carbon atoms joined in straight or branched chains

a type of base that dissolves in water forming hydroxide ions

a species that releases H+ ions in aqueous solution

a side chain formed by removing a hydrogen atom from an alkane parent chain

containing one or more benzene rings

the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom

the region around the nucleus that can hold up to 2 elections with opposite spins

the average enthalpy change that takes place when breaking by homiletic fission 1 mol of a given type of bond in the molecules of a gaseous species

the number of atoms per mole of the carbon-12 isotope (6.02 x 10^23)

a compound that neutralises an acid to form a salt

a compound containing 2 elements

the enthalpy change when 1 mol of a given bond in the molecules of a gaseous species is broken by homiletic fission

an ion that contains a positively charged carbon ion

a reaction in which the propogation steps release new radicals which continue the reaction

a carbon atom attached to 4 different atoms or groups of atom

type of E/Z isomerism where there are 2 non-hydrogen groups and 2 hydrogen groups around a C-C double bond

H atoms on each carbon on the same side

H atoms on each carbon on different sides

2 particles must collide for a reaction to occur - correct orientation and have sufficient energy to overcome activation energy for the reaction

a transition metal ion bonded to ligands by coordinate bonds (dative covalent bonds)