Question

what is the difference between ion and radical​

Answer 1

Answer:

ion is an atom or a molecule that has a total number of electrons that is not equal to the total number or protons which gives the atom or molecule a net positive (electrons < protons, aka cations) or negative (electrons > protons, aka anions) electrical charge. Anions and cations can come together to form ionic bonds and neutralize the electrical charge, like in a molecule of salt (NaCl). When dissolved in water, the molecules of salt separate into their ions, Na+ and Cl-.

A radical is an atom or molecule that has an unpaired valence electron, but this atom or molecules does not typically carry a charge because the number of orbiting electrons still matches the number of protons in the nucleus, unless the atom or molecule also happens to be an ion. Radicals are very reactive and will form covalent bonds, which share electrons between atoms to complete an electron pair.

Answer 2

An ion is a charged atom which becomes charged when the outer core gains or loses electrons whereas radicals are like compunds but can exist freely and independently just like an element.

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