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Z+

(Z+)
(symbol for ion or ion charge)

Z+ (and the similar Z+, in both cases, the letter "Z" and a plus sign) are used sometimes regarding positive ions, i.e., atoms or molecules missing one or more electrons, giving it a positive charge. Ways in which they are used:

Z+ may sometimes be intended to mean singly ionized, but possibly sometimes that assumption is not intended (i.e., C2+, O3+, etc.). However, the electrical charge can specified explicitly, e.g., Z++ or Z2+.


(symbol,atoms,ionization)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_ions_in_aqueous_solution
http://www.rowland.org/labs/iontraps/old/CPL_C60+z.pdf

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