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Radicals can be and often are neutral (for example, the Hydrogen radical).
However the definition of a radical is an atom or molecule with an unpaired electron. Hydrogen (the element) has a single electron in its outer shell so in the form H Hydrogen is a radical - this is the reason why Hydrogen forms a diatomic molecule. Radicals are very reactive and rarely form under lab conditions.
Radicals are formed in Homolytic fission, generally through the use of high-energy UV radiation. You can think of this as the electrons returning to the same atom they started with (homo=same). Of course it isn't quite as simple as this but it makes it easier to remember.
Molecules such as OH, CH3 and individual H, Cl, F, Br, etc atoms are radicals. Radicals are often shown by adding a small dot next to the elemental symbol e.g. H`
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What is a group of atoms such as oh called?
Radical
What is the name of group of atoms that behave like they are one ion is?
A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms that behaves like a single ion. This group of atoms carries a charge and acts as a single unit in chemical reactions.
What is a compound radical?
A compound radical is a group of atoms that act as a single atom in a chemical reaction, often staying together as a unit. It combines with other atoms to form molecules, similar to how an individual atom would. A common example is the sulfate radical (SO4).
A group of atoms that are joined together is?
If you're asking "do two or more atoms in a chemical bond make a molecule?", Wikipedia defines a molecule thus:A molecule is defined as a sufficiently stable, electrically neutral group of at least two atoms in a definite arrangement held together by very strong (covalent) chemical bonds.... so your answer is:yes.
How do you count the number of kernal electrons in an element?
To count the number of kernel electrons in an element, you can refer to the atomic number of the element, which represents the number of protons in the nucleus. Since atoms are electrically neutral, the number of kernel electrons is equal to the number of protons.
What are an electrically neutral group of atoms joined together by covelent bonds are called?
molecules
What is molcuse?
an electrically neutral group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
Are ions electrically neutral or do they have a charge Explain?
a charged group of two or more nonmedal atoms is called a?
What s a molecule?
A molecule is an electrically neutral group of two or more atoms held together by covalent chemical bonds.
What is a group of atoms such as oh called?
Radical
Is a free radical positively or negatively charged?
A radical may be positively, negatively orneutrallycharged.A radical is simply an atom or group of atoms that have one or more unpaired electrons.
What is a functional group of atoms such as OH called?
Radical
What is is a radical?
It's a radical with a whole numberwith it
What is a blank is a neutral group of atoms held together by covalent bonds?
A blank is a neutral group of atoms held together by covalent bonds.
Define free radical?
a group of atoms ith an unpaire electron
What is an atom or group of atoms that has become electrically changed?
When an atom or group of atoms becomes electrically charged, it is referred to as an ion. If it has a positive charge (+) it is called a cation, and if it has a negative charge (-), it is called an anion.
What is a netural group of atoms joined together by covalent bonds?
Such a group is often called a "radical".
