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Noun
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radical ion
#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. C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>6</sub><sup>.+</sup> or C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>6</sub><sup>+.</sup>
Related terms
radical anion
radical cation
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