Question

A charged particle that carries a positive or negative charge ------------------------

Answer 1

Radical or Ion: A group of atoms of different elements functioning together as a single unit and carrying a charge (positive or negative) is known as a radical.

• A radical is not capable of independent existence.
• It always combines with another radical or element.

Example: Positive radicals: ${\mathrm{Na}}^{+},{{\mathrm{NH}}_4}^{+}\mathrm{etc}..$

Negative radical : ${\mathrm{F}}^{-},{\mathrm{O}}^{-2},{{\mathrm{CO}}_3}^{-2}\mathrm{etc}..$

Therefore, A charged particle that carries a positive or negative charge Radical or Ion.