Question

what are radicals? what does it mean?

Answer 1

A cluster or group of atoms acts as a unit. These group of clusters or group of atoms are called radicals. example= carbonate radical

Answer 2

Answer:

a radical is an atom, molecule, or ion that has an unpaired valence electron. With some exceptions, these unpaired electrons make radicals highly chemically reactive. Many radicals spontaneously dimerize. Most organic radicals have short lifetimes.