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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the difference between molecule and radical? Sum of oxidation states of all atoms in a molecule = zero, and sum of oxidation states of all atoms in a radical = charge on the radical?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

radical can have a free electron tthat is unpaired si u can guess

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how can I recognize it when it is say: MgO, AlCl3, KCl, Ga2O3, HNO3, SO4, and N2? Which of these are radicals and which are molecules? o.O

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Most molecules contain even numbers of electrons and vice versa...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so how am i going to recognize a radical?

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