nucleophilicity
/ˌnuklioʊfɪˈlɪsɪti/
noun
- The measure of how strongly a substance or molecule donates electrons and reacts with electron-poor atoms.
- Chemists compare nucleophilicity to predict reaction rates.
- Increasing solvent polarity can reduce nucleophilicity.
- The nucleophilicity of an ion depends on its size and charge.
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