| − | An '''electrophile''' is a negatively charged proton which is attracted to the oppositely charged electrons around another atom. Frequently this will cause a reaction between the two substances, most often known as radical substitution or addition. Electrophilic elimination may also occur. | + | An '''electrophile''' is a negatively charged [[proton]] which is attracted to the oppositely charged [[electron]]s around another atom. Frequently this will cause a reaction between the two substances, most often known as radical substitution or addition. Electrophilic elimination may also occur. |