Chemistry GCSE

Addition reaction

What Addition reaction means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Addition reaction

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A reaction in which bromine adds across the carbon–carbon double bond of an alkene, so the orange colour is decolourised and the mixture turns colourless.

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