Cationized molecule: Difference between revisions

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Cationized molecule
DRAFT DEFINITION
An ion formed by the association of a cation with a neutral molecule, M, for example [M+ Na]⁺ and [M + K]⁺. The terms quasi-molecular ion and pseudo-molecular ion should not be used.
Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
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-{{DefName|An ion formed by the binding of a [[cation]] to a neutral molecule (M). Examples are the [M + Na]<sup>+</sup> and [M + K]<sup>+</sup> ions commonly observed in [[ESI]]-MS. The ambigous terms 'quasi-molecular ion' or 'pseudo-molecular ion' should be avoided.}}
+{{DefName|An ion formed by the association of a [[cation]] with a neutral molecule, M, for example [M+ Na]<sup>+</sup> and [M + K]<sup>+</sup>.
+The terms [[quasi-molecular ion]] and [[pseudo-molecular ion]] should not be used.}}
 == Related Terms ==
 *[[Protonated Molecule]]