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Jayza Calderon 2A
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Radical

Postby Jayza Calderon 2A » Mon Dec 06, 2021 7:56 pm

What is a radical, and what is its importance?
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JacksonWissing2G
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Re: Radical

Postby JacksonWissing2G » Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:07 pm

Radicals are atoms with at least one unpaired electron. Since electrons don't tend to like to be outside of their pairs, radicals are very unstable.
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Andrew_Ramirez
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Re: Radical

Postby Andrew_Ramirez » Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:34 pm

A radical has is also important in biological situations because they are so unstable that they will break apart DNA, proteins, and cell membranes.
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Re: Radical

Postby 405566265 » Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:33 pm

radicals are very unstable and reactive and can damage cells/dna and are important in combustion and atmospheric chemistry
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