Ion/neutral complex

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006132",
  "term": "Ion/neutral complex",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A transient species formed by the non-covalent association of an ion and a neutral molecule. This complex is often an intermediate in gas-phase ion-molecule reactions, where the ion and neutral interact through electrostatic forces. Its formation can influence reaction pathways and product distributions in mass spectrometry.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1554 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ion-neutral-complex/"
}