Radical (chemistry)
= Radical (chemistry)
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In chemistry, a "radical" refers to an atom, molecule, or ion that has unpaired electrons. These unpaired electrons can make radicals highly reactive species because they tend to seek out other electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Radicals can be formed through various processes, including chemical reactions (e.g., homolytic bond cleavage), photochemical reactions (involving light), and thermal reactions (involving heat).