IB Chemistry R3.4 Definitions

This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for R3.4. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Electron-pair sharing'.

All Topic 6 Sub-topics R3.1: Proton Transfer (HL)R3.1: Further proton transfer R3.2: Electron Transfer (HL)R3.2: Further electron transfer R3.3: Electron Sharing R3.4: Electron-pair Sharing (HL)R3.4: Further electron-pair sharing

electrophile

A substance that is attracted to electrons

nucleophile

A substance that is attracted to nuclei

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