Question

Differentiate between an ion and a free radical?​

Answer 1

Answer:

An ion carries a charge, that means that the number of electrons and protons do not match. ... A radical has an unpaired electron, but does not have a net charge because the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Ion: - “Ion is an atom or a group of atoms carrying a positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons.” e.g. cation Na+ and Cl1- is the anion.

Radical: - “Radical is a group of atoms of elements that behaves like a single unit & show valency.”