Chemistry GCSE
Functional group
What Functional group means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Functional group
The part of a molecule that determines its chemical reactions (e.g., the C=C double bond in alkenes).
Topics that use Functional group
- Separate chemistry 2 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Functional group in the exam
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