An uncharged molecule that contains a single unpaired electron in its outermost shell, which makes it chemically unstable and highly reactive, is termed a

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A free radical is an uncharged molecule with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell. This unpaired electron makes the molecule unstable and highly reactive, as it seeks to gain stability by either accepting or donating electrons from other molecules in its environment. This chemical behavior can lead to damage, particularly to DNA, and is associated with various diseases and aging. HeLa, dicentric, and translocation are not related to the definition given in the question.

An Uncharged Molecule That Contains a Single Unpaired Electron in Its