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