Charge number

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001901",
  "term": "Charge number",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An integer representing the electric charge of an ion, expressed as a multiple of the elementary charge. It indicates both the magnitude and sign of the charge. For example, a sodium ion (Na+) has a charge number of +1, while a chloride ion (Cl-) has a charge number of -1.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Ewens-Bassett number"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "elementary charge"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 44 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "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 1544 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 965 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)",
    "Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 66",
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 58 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/charge-number/"
}