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An atomic or molecular species having a net negative electric charge.  
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== [[Orange Book]] Entry ==
== [[Orange Book]] Entry ==

Revision as of 14:27, 25 December 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Negative Ion

An atomic or molecular species having a net negative electric charge.

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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Orange Book Entry

An atom, radical, molecule or molecular moiety in the vapour phase which has gained one or more electrons, acquiring thereby a negative charge. The term anion is not recommended because of its connotations in solution chemistry.