Degree of ionization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002949",
  "term": "Degree of ionization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The fraction of the initial amount of a substance that has been converted into ions in a solution or gas. This measure indicates the extent to which a molecule or atom loses or gains electrons to form charged species. It is a dimensionless quantity, often expressed as a percentage.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "degree of reaction",
    "ionization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 43 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/degree-of-ionization/"
}