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{{DefName|A [[Stable Ion]] whose structure is known with certainty. These ions are usually formed by direct ionization of a neutral molecule of known structure, and are used to verify by comparison the structure of an unknown ion.}}
{{DefName|A [[stable ion]] whose structure is known with certainty. These ions are usually formed by direct ionization of a neutral molecule of known structure, and are used to verify by comparison the structure of an unknown ion.}}


== Related Terms ==
== Related Terms ==


[[Diagnostic Ion]]
*[[Diagnostic Ion]]


[[Stable Ion]]
*[[Stable Ion]]

Revision as of 00:54, 1 December 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Reference ion
A stable ion whose structure is known with certainty. These ions are usually formed by direct ionization of a neutral molecule of known structure, and are used to verify by comparison the structure of an unknown ion.
Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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