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What is a free radical? Give an example of a chemical reaction that occurs in the atmosphere that produces a free radical.
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A free radical is any species that has unpaired electrons. For example, a chlorine atom with a lone electron is a free radical. These are highly reactive due to their instability. \[ \text{Cl} \rightarrow \text{Cl}^{\cdot} \] Show more…
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