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Chapter 24: Q24.57 P (page 1104)

What is a cation-electron pair, and how does it form?

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Cation-electron pair is formed when a nucleus is hit with ionizing radiation.

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01

Cation-electron pair

Cation-electron pair general form is M鈥�+.It contains both positive charge and a free radical on an atom/molecule.

02

 Explanation

All radioactivity causes ionization in surrounding matter, as the emissions collide with atoms and dislodge electrons:

Atom +ionizing radiation鈫�ion++e-

From each ionization event, a cation and a free electron result, and the number of such cation-electron pairs produced is directly related to the energy of the incoming ionizing radiation.

Hence When a nucleus is bombarded with ionising radiation, a cation-electron pair forms.

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