Key term for AQA GCSE Chemistry, used in Alkenes, Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids.
A type of addition reaction where water (in the form of steam) is added across the C=C double bond of an alkene to form an alcohol.
Hydration appears in AQA GCSE Chemistry revision content for Organic chemistry, especially Alkenes, Alcohols and Carboxylic Acids and Alkene Reactions.
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