Associative ionization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000846",
  "term": "Associative ionization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An ionization process where two neutral atoms or molecules collide and combine to form a single molecular ion, releasing an electron. This reaction typically occurs when the sum of the internal energies of the colliding species exceeds the ionization energy of the resulting molecule. It is a type of chemi-ionization.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "additive",
    "chemi-ionization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1547 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/associative-ionization/"
}