Homolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005378",
  "term": "Homolysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The cleavage of a covalent bond in which each of the bonding electrons is retained by one of the fragments, resulting in the formation of two radicals. This process is also known as homolytic cleavage. It is a common mechanism in radical reactions, often initiated by heat or light.",
  "synonyms": [
    "homolytic"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "bond-dissociation energy",
    "colligation",
    "heterolysis",
    "molecularity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1122 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/homolysis/"
}