Ion/molecule reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013213",
  "term": "Ion/molecule reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical process occurring in the gas phase where a charged species, either a cation or an anion, interacts with a neutral atom or molecule upon collision. The interaction can lead to several outcomes, including charge transfer, atom or group abstraction, or the formation of a larger, stable adduct. These reactions are studied extensively using mass spectrometry to probe the structure and reactivity of ions and to determine thermochemical properties like gas-phase acidity or basicity.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 206 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "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 1556 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ion-molecule-reaction/"
}