Question

What do you understand by the term simple radical?

Answer 1

Radical:

• A radical is defined as an atom or a group of atoms that carries a positive or negative charge and behaves as a single unit in the chemical reaction.
• For example, ${\mathrm{Na}}^{+},{\mathrm{Cl}}^{-},{\mathrm{S}}^{2-}$etc.

Simple radical:

• A simple radical contains only one atom.
• For example, ${\mathrm{Na}}^{+},{\mathrm{Cl}}^{-},{\mathrm{S}}^{2-}$etc.