Radical Cation and Radical Anion

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Use the charge radical symbols to represent radicals that are charged.

To draw a radical cation or radical anion symbol:

1. Hold down the mouse button over the Chemical Symbols tool and drag to select the symbol from the palette.

2. Point to the atom where you want the symbol to appear.

3. Drag from the charge portion of the symbol to the radical portion of the symbol.

To quickly deposit a radical cation or radical anion symbol in a horizontal orientation:

• Click to deposit the symbol.