Ion-pair formation

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DRAFT DEFINITION
Ion-pair formation

The reaction of a molecule to form both a positive ion and negative ion fragment among the products.

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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This involves an ionization process in which a positive fragment ion and a negative fragment ion are among the products.