A molecule with an unpaired electron in the outermost shell is called a(n)
A)compound.
B)free radical.
C)colloid.
D)molecule.

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A free radical is a molecule with an unpaired electron in the outermost shell. This makes them very reactive and prone to chemical reactions with other molecules to gain stability. Compounds refer to combinations of two or more elements, molecules are made up of atoms covalently bonded together, and colloids are mixtures where small particles are suspended in a medium.

A Molecule with an Unpaired Electron in the Outermost Shell