Geminate ion pair

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004802",
  "term": "Geminate ion pair",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An ion pair formed from a single ionization event, where the cation and anion remain in close proximity to each other, often within the solvent cage. These ions have a high probability of recombining before diffusing apart into the bulk solution. Their behavior is distinct from that of free ions or solvent-separated ion pairs.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ion pair",
    "collision complex",
    "dissociation",
    "electron transfer",
    "encounter complex"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 347 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/geminate-ion-pair/"
}