INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site electrophile A chemical species that receives electrons, or shares electrons, from another molecule. Electrophiles are in general acids, especially cations, attracted to partially negatively-charged atoms in a molecule; examples are halogens, H+, and NO2+. Compare with nucleophile. Related categories    • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP