Science glossary film: Addition reaction

Addition reaction

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A reaction in which two molecules combine to form a larger molecule.

A reaction in which two molecules combine to form a larger molecule. For example, ethene can react with water, in the form of steam, to form ethanol. The double bond in the ethene molecule breaks apart and the two molecules join together. Ethanol produced in this way is called synthetic ethanol, and is widely used in the manufacture of paints, inks and skincare products.

For example, ethene can react with water, in the form of steam, to form ethanol. The double bond in the ethene molecule breaks apart and the two molecules join together. Ethanol produced in this way is called synthetic ethanol, and is widely used in the manufacture of paints, inks and skincare products.

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