radical ion

English

Noun

radical ion (plural radical ions)

1. (chemistry) Any radical that also carries an electric charge; typically, the charge and unpaired electron are associated with the same atom.

Usage notes

• They are represented with a dot, either before or after the plus or minus sign e.g. C₆H₆^.+ or C₆H₆^+.

Related terms

• radical anion
• radical cation

Translations

any radical that also carries an electric charge