Charge inversion reaction

DRAFT DEFINITION
Charge inversion reaction
The reaction of an ion with a neutral species in which the charge on the reactant ion is reversed in sign with respect to the product ion.
Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
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Orange Book Entry

An ion/neutral species reaction wherein the charge on the reactant ion is reversed in sign.

Related Terms

• Charge Exchange Reaction

• Charge-Induced Fragmentation

• Charge Permutation Reaction

• Charge-Remote Fragmentation

• Charge Stripping Reaction

• Charge Transfer Reaction

• Charge Inversion Mass Spectrum