Chemistry A-Level
Structural formulae
What Structural formulae means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Structural formulae
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Reference: OCR
The repeat unit is shown with the correct number of hydrogen atoms and substituents, with bracket lines through the single bonds that link one repeat unit to the next.
Topics that use Structural formulae
- Alkenes (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Addition polymerisation
- Addition polymerisation of alkenes
- Addition reactions forming other organic chemicals
- Atomic number and first point of difference
- Biodegradable and renewable alternatives
- Biodegradable polymers
- bond breaking and bond formation
- Bromine water test for unsaturation
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