Saturated and unsaturated compounds facts for kids
In chemistry, a saturated compound is a chemical compound which resists addition reactions, such as hydrogenation, oxidative addition, and the binding of a Lewis base. Therefore an unsaturated compound is the opposite. Saturated compounds are compounds like alkanes. Unsaturated compounds are compounds like alkenes.
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In Spanish: Compuestos saturados e insaturados para niños
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