An atom or group of atoms containing at least one unpaired electron and existing for a brief period of time before reacting to produce a stable molecule (4,7)
I believe the answer is:
free radical
(Another definition for free radical that I've seen is " One may be charged".)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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