Question

Which term describes atoms with unpaired dots in their electron dot diagrams?

Answer 1

Answer:

Radicals

Explanation:

A radical refers to a chemical specie that contains unpaired electrons in their dot electron diagrams.

Radicals contain an odd number of electrons. They are commonly called odd electron species.

Radicals participate in a number of important reactions. A typical example is the halogenation of alkanes in the presence of light.

Examples of radicals include; Br. , Cl. , F. etc