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{{DefName|An ion formed by interaction of a neutral molecule with a proton, and represented by the | {{DefName|An ion formed by interaction of a neutral molecule with a proton, and represented by the symbol [M + H]<sup>+</sup>. The term 'protonated molecular ion' is not recommended as it suggests a different species formed by the association of a proton with a molecular ion. Likewise, the ambigous terms '[[quasi-molecular ion]]' or '[[pseudo-molecular ion]]' are not recommended.}} | ||
== Related Terms == | == Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:20, 6 December 2005
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Protonated molecule |
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| An ion formed by interaction of a neutral molecule with a proton, and represented by the symbol [M + H]+. The term 'protonated molecular ion' is not recommended as it suggests a different species formed by the association of a proton with a molecular ion. Likewise, the ambigous terms 'quasi-molecular ion' or 'pseudo-molecular ion' are not recommended. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
