Two unusual one-dimensional(1-D) compounds,viz.[Co(Medpq)(QUI)·H2O]2n· 2.4nH2O 1 and [Cd(Medpq)(QUI)·H2O]n·nH2O 2,were synthesized by the combination of two different metallic salts and o...Two unusual one-dimensional(1-D) compounds,viz.[Co(Medpq)(QUI)·H2O]2n· 2.4nH2O 1 and [Cd(Medpq)(QUI)·H2O]n·nH2O 2,were synthesized by the combination of two different metallic salts and organic ligands,namely 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid(H2QUI) and 2-methyldipyrido[3,2-f:2',3'-h]quinoxaline(Medpq) ligand.The compounds were characterized by elemental analyses,TG,fluorescent emission and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses.展开更多
A novel title complex, C23H19N2O19Na4Y (Mr= 808.27), has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n with a = 13.56...A novel title complex, C23H19N2O19Na4Y (Mr= 808.27), has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n with a = 13.560(3), b = 14.016(3), c = 14.948(4) A, β = 99.492(4)°, Z = 4, V = 2802.2(12) A^3, Dc = 1.916 g/cm^3,μ(MoKα) = 2.241 mm^-1, F(000) = 1624, the final R = 0.0337 and wR = 0.0828 for 4044 observed reflections(I〉 2σ(I)). In the crystal, each eight- coordinated Y(Ⅲ) atom is linked by carboxyl groups of BTC to form a one-dimensional helical network structure.展开更多
Heteropoly acid H3PW12040 (PW) has been used as an effective catalyst for the synthesis of thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivatives. The present methodology offers several advantages, such as high yields, shor...Heteropoly acid H3PW12040 (PW) has been used as an effective catalyst for the synthesis of thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivatives. The present methodology offers several advantages, such as high yields, short reaction times, mild reaction condition and a recyclable catalyst with a very easy work up.展开更多
3-Carboxy-2-pyrazinehydroxamic acid was prepared by a one pot reaction starting from pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride with a high yield, and characterized by IR, Mass spectrum, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectra and single...3-Carboxy-2-pyrazinehydroxamic acid was prepared by a one pot reaction starting from pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride with a high yield, and characterized by IR, Mass spectrum, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group Pī with a=4.8659(10), b=7.4233(15), c=11.602(2), α=96.904(2), β=92.422(3), γ=107.454(2)°, V=395.51(14)3 , Z=2, Dc=1.689g/cm3 , F(000)=208, μ(MoKα)=0.149 mm-1 , the final R=0.0473 and wR=0.1306 for 2853 observed reflections (I〉2σ (I)). A three-dimensional framework was assembled through intermolecular hydrogen bonding between water and 3-carboxy-2-pyrazine-carbohydroxamic acid molecules.展开更多
An improved method for the large-scale preparation of 4,6-dihydroxyisophthalic acid and 2,3-dihydroxyterephthalic acid has been developed.Compared to the previous procedures,this new process-requires much lower CO2 pr...An improved method for the large-scale preparation of 4,6-dihydroxyisophthalic acid and 2,3-dihydroxyterephthalic acid has been developed.Compared to the previous procedures,this new process-requires much lower CO2 pressure of 0.3 Mpa and shorter reaction time.thus providing a convenient access for large-scale synthesis.The yield is high (93% and 65%,respectively), and the oxidation of phenol is nearly inhibited,neither decolorization nor further chromatographic purification is required.展开更多
The title complex, [Mn(DPPZ)(PZDC)(H2O)] 1 (DPPZ = dipyrido[3,2 -a:2',3'- c]phenazine and H2PZDC = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid), has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ra...The title complex, [Mn(DPPZ)(PZDC)(H2O)] 1 (DPPZ = dipyrido[3,2 -a:2',3'- c]phenazine and H2PZDC = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid), has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analyses, IR, TG- DTA and magnetic susceptibility measurement. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1^- with a = 6.6842(5), b = 7.5741(6), c = 20.5755(15)A, α = 90.1160(10), β = 97.0560(10), γ = 97.3350(10)°, V= 1025.16(13)A^3, Z = 2, MnC24H14N6O5, Mr= 521.35, Dc= 1.689 g/cm^3, F(000) = 530, μ(MoKa) = 0.699 mm^-1, R = 0.0366 and wR = 0.0810. Compound 1 contains one- dimensional chains which are further stacked through π-π interactions to form a 3D supramolecular architecture. The water molecule O(1W) is involved in hydrogen bonding interactions with symmetric carboxylate oxygen atom 0(4) at (x+ 1, y+1, z) and symmetric PZDC nitrogen atom N(6) at (1-x, 1-y, 1-z), which completes the structure of 1. Magnetic susceptibility measurement indicates that the compound behaves a weak antiferromagnetic exchange interaction.展开更多
A new coordination polymer, namely [Zn(pdc)(bbi)]n {H2 pdc = 2,3-pyridine dicar- boxylic acid, bbi = 1,1-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(imidazole)}, has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by el...A new coordination polymer, namely [Zn(pdc)(bbi)]n {H2 pdc = 2,3-pyridine dicar- boxylic acid, bbi = 1,1-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(imidazole)}, has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21 /n with a = 8.436(3), b = 16.988(5), c = 12.106(4), β = 92.204(5)°, V = 1733.6(9)3, Z = 4, C17 H17 N5 O4 Zn, Mr = 420.73, Dc = 1.612 g/cm3, F(000) = 864, μ(MoKa) = 0.452 mm-1, the R = 0.0672 and wR = 0.1645. In the mononuclear complex, each Zn(II) is five-coordinated by one carboxylate O and one pyridyl N atoms from one pdc anion, one carboxylate O atom from another pdc anion, and two N atoms from two bib ligands. The Zn(II) ions are connected by pdc ligands to form skeleton chains, and bbi ligands further link them to construct a 2D framework. The thermal and luminescence properties of the complex were also investigated.展开更多
A new Co(ll) polymer [Co(tdc)(l,4-bimb)]n 1 (H2tdc = thiophene-2,3-dicarboxy- lic acid, 1,4-bimb -- 1,4-bis(imidazol-1 '-yl)butane) was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions The compound crystallizes in...A new Co(ll) polymer [Co(tdc)(l,4-bimb)]n 1 (H2tdc = thiophene-2,3-dicarboxy- lic acid, 1,4-bimb -- 1,4-bis(imidazol-1 '-yl)butane) was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 15.643(9), b = 8.839(5), c=12.952(7) A, β = 105.964(6)°, V= 1721.8(16) A3, Z = 4, Mr = 419.32, Dc= 1.618 Mg/m3,μ = 1.149 mm-1, F(000) = 860, the final R = 0.0243 and wR =0.0613 for 1460 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I). The compound presents a three-dimensional (3D) network extended by both tdc2- anions and 1,4-bimb ligands in which the tdc2- anions employ a chelating coordination mode. From the topology point of view, the structure could be described as a 3D 4-connected 65.8 CdSO4-type net. Infrared spectroscopy, elemental analyses, thermogravimetric analysis and powder X-ray diffraction properties of 1 are also investigated.展开更多
Simultaneous determination of epinephrine (EP) and dopamine (DA) at 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) modified electrode was studied. The oxidation peaks of the mixture of EP and DA appeared at the same potenti...Simultaneous determination of epinephrine (EP) and dopamine (DA) at 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) modified electrode was studied. The oxidation peaks of the mixture of EP and DA appeared at the same potential, but the cathodic peak currents were only linear to the concentration of DA, whereas the anodic peak currents were equal to the sum of individual anodic peak currents of EP and DA. Therefore, a novel electrochemical method for the simultaneous determination of EP and DA at a DMSA modified electrode (DMSA/Au electrode) by cyclic voltammetry was established. The DMSA self-assembled electrode showed good sensitivity, selectivity and stability and could be used to determine DA and EP, simultaneously, in the real application with satisfactory results.展开更多
The structure of a zinc(Ⅱ) coordination complex(1), [C14 H10 N3 O5 Zn1.5]n or [Zn1.5(bzim)(pydc)(H2 O)]n(H2 pydc = pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, Hbzim = benzimidazole), has been determined by X-ray crys...The structure of a zinc(Ⅱ) coordination complex(1), [C14 H10 N3 O5 Zn1.5]n or [Zn1.5(bzim)(pydc)(H2 O)]n(H2 pydc = pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, Hbzim = benzimidazole), has been determined by X-ray crystallography and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum and luminescence. Chemical formula: C14 H10 N3 O5 Zn1.5. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 12.303(4), b = 12.052(4), c = 10.212(3) ?, β = 104.147(4), V = 1468.3(8) ?3, Z = 4, Mr = 398.30, Dc = 1.802 g/cm3, F(000) = 800, μ = 2.501 mm-1 and S = 1.000. The 2-D network architecture of 1 is constructed from benzimidazole, zinc and pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. The quantum-chemical calculations have been performed on ‘molecular fragments’ extracted from the crystal structure using the B3 LYP method in Gaussian 09. The luminescence spectrum shows that complex 1 emits blue luminescence.展开更多
A novel pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid bridged Co(II) phen complex 2 ∞ [Co- ...A novel pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid bridged Co(II) phen complex 2 ∞ [Co- (phen)(μ-L)3/3]?H2O (H2L = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid) has been hydrothermally synthesized, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis shows that it crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 11.480(2), b = 11.885(2), c = 12.939(3) ?, β = 110.55(3)°, V = 1653.1(6) ?3, Mr = 423.25, Dc = 0.425 g/cm3, Z = 4, R = 0.0361 and wR = 0.1011. The title complex consists of 2D 2 ∞ [Co(phen)(μ-L)3/3] layers and crystal water molecules. Each Co atom is octahedrally coordinated by three N atoms and three O atoms to form 2D 2 ∞ [Co(phen)(μ-L)3/3] polymeric layers. Furthermore, such 2D layers are stacked into 3D supramolecular frameworks via Van der Waals’ intermolecular forces, strong and weak hydrogen-bond interactions. The coordination phen and crystal water molecules are resided into cavities of the frameworks.展开更多
A new metal-organic coordination polymer [Zn(pzdc)(mbix)]n·nH2O(H2pzdc = pyrazine-2,3- dicarboxylic acid, mbix = 1,3-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurall...A new metal-organic coordination polymer [Zn(pzdc)(mbix)]n·nH2O(H2pzdc = pyrazine-2,3- dicarboxylic acid, mbix = 1,3-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG, fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Yellow crystals crystallize in monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 8.5519(6), b = 14.8764(10), c = 16.4108(11) A, β = 103.4520(10)o, V = 2030.5(2)A^3, C(20)H(18)N6O5Zn, Mr = 487.77, Dc = 1.596 g/cm^3, F(000) = 1000, Z = 4, μ(MoK α) = 1.257 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0260 and w R = 0.0706 for 3445 observed reflections(I 〉 2σ(I)). The structure of 1 exhibits a one-dimensional chain-like structure. In addition, natural bond orbital(NBO) analysis was performed by the PBE0/LANL2DZ method in Gaussian 03 Program. The calculation results show obvious covalent interaction between the coordinated atoms and Zn(Ⅱ) ion.展开更多
文摘Two unusual one-dimensional(1-D) compounds,viz.[Co(Medpq)(QUI)·H2O]2n· 2.4nH2O 1 and [Cd(Medpq)(QUI)·H2O]n·nH2O 2,were synthesized by the combination of two different metallic salts and organic ligands,namely 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid(H2QUI) and 2-methyldipyrido[3,2-f:2',3'-h]quinoxaline(Medpq) ligand.The compounds were characterized by elemental analyses,TG,fluorescent emission and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses.
基金The work was supported by the Natainal Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50242001)
文摘A novel title complex, C23H19N2O19Na4Y (Mr= 808.27), has been synthesized by hydrothermal reaction and structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/n with a = 13.560(3), b = 14.016(3), c = 14.948(4) A, β = 99.492(4)°, Z = 4, V = 2802.2(12) A^3, Dc = 1.916 g/cm^3,μ(MoKα) = 2.241 mm^-1, F(000) = 1624, the final R = 0.0337 and wR = 0.0828 for 4044 observed reflections(I〉 2σ(I)). In the crystal, each eight- coordinated Y(Ⅲ) atom is linked by carboxyl groups of BTC to form a one-dimensional helical network structure.
文摘Heteropoly acid H3PW12040 (PW) has been used as an effective catalyst for the synthesis of thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivatives. The present methodology offers several advantages, such as high yields, short reaction times, mild reaction condition and a recyclable catalyst with a very easy work up.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20861007)Science Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry (No. 20100009)Science and Technology Research Projects in Department of Education of Jiangxi Province (No. GJJ08026)
文摘3-Carboxy-2-pyrazinehydroxamic acid was prepared by a one pot reaction starting from pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride with a high yield, and characterized by IR, Mass spectrum, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectra and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group Pī with a=4.8659(10), b=7.4233(15), c=11.602(2), α=96.904(2), β=92.422(3), γ=107.454(2)°, V=395.51(14)3 , Z=2, Dc=1.689g/cm3 , F(000)=208, μ(MoKα)=0.149 mm-1 , the final R=0.0473 and wR=0.1306 for 2853 observed reflections (I〉2σ (I)). A three-dimensional framework was assembled through intermolecular hydrogen bonding between water and 3-carboxy-2-pyrazine-carbohydroxamic acid molecules.
基金We want to express our thanks to the National Natural Science Foundation of China for financial support.(Grant No.20102004)
文摘An improved method for the large-scale preparation of 4,6-dihydroxyisophthalic acid and 2,3-dihydroxyterephthalic acid has been developed.Compared to the previous procedures,this new process-requires much lower CO2 pressure of 0.3 Mpa and shorter reaction time.thus providing a convenient access for large-scale synthesis.The yield is high (93% and 65%,respectively), and the oxidation of phenol is nearly inhibited,neither decolorization nor further chromatographic purification is required.
基金The project was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province (No. 20060516)the Doctoral Foundation of Jilin Normal University (No. 2006006)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Institute Foundation of Siping City (No. 2005016)the Subject and Base Construction Foundation of Jilin Normal University (No. 2006041)
文摘The title complex, [Mn(DPPZ)(PZDC)(H2O)] 1 (DPPZ = dipyrido[3,2 -a:2',3'- c]phenazine and H2PZDC = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid), has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analyses, IR, TG- DTA and magnetic susceptibility measurement. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1^- with a = 6.6842(5), b = 7.5741(6), c = 20.5755(15)A, α = 90.1160(10), β = 97.0560(10), γ = 97.3350(10)°, V= 1025.16(13)A^3, Z = 2, MnC24H14N6O5, Mr= 521.35, Dc= 1.689 g/cm^3, F(000) = 530, μ(MoKa) = 0.699 mm^-1, R = 0.0366 and wR = 0.0810. Compound 1 contains one- dimensional chains which are further stacked through π-π interactions to form a 3D supramolecular architecture. The water molecule O(1W) is involved in hydrogen bonding interactions with symmetric carboxylate oxygen atom 0(4) at (x+ 1, y+1, z) and symmetric PZDC nitrogen atom N(6) at (1-x, 1-y, 1-z), which completes the structure of 1. Magnetic susceptibility measurement indicates that the compound behaves a weak antiferromagnetic exchange interaction.
基金Supported by the Key Scientific and Technological Project of Henan(122102210250)the Foundation of Henan Educational Committee(13A150102)the key disciplines of analytical chemistry of Henan province
文摘A new coordination polymer, namely [Zn(pdc)(bbi)]n {H2 pdc = 2,3-pyridine dicar- boxylic acid, bbi = 1,1-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(imidazole)}, has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21 /n with a = 8.436(3), b = 16.988(5), c = 12.106(4), β = 92.204(5)°, V = 1733.6(9)3, Z = 4, C17 H17 N5 O4 Zn, Mr = 420.73, Dc = 1.612 g/cm3, F(000) = 864, μ(MoKa) = 0.452 mm-1, the R = 0.0672 and wR = 0.1645. In the mononuclear complex, each Zn(II) is five-coordinated by one carboxylate O and one pyridyl N atoms from one pdc anion, one carboxylate O atom from another pdc anion, and two N atoms from two bib ligands. The Zn(II) ions are connected by pdc ligands to form skeleton chains, and bbi ligands further link them to construct a 2D framework. The thermal and luminescence properties of the complex were also investigated.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.132300410326)
文摘A new Co(ll) polymer [Co(tdc)(l,4-bimb)]n 1 (H2tdc = thiophene-2,3-dicarboxy- lic acid, 1,4-bimb -- 1,4-bis(imidazol-1 '-yl)butane) was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group C2/c with a = 15.643(9), b = 8.839(5), c=12.952(7) A, β = 105.964(6)°, V= 1721.8(16) A3, Z = 4, Mr = 419.32, Dc= 1.618 Mg/m3,μ = 1.149 mm-1, F(000) = 860, the final R = 0.0243 and wR =0.0613 for 1460 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I). The compound presents a three-dimensional (3D) network extended by both tdc2- anions and 1,4-bimb ligands in which the tdc2- anions employ a chelating coordination mode. From the topology point of view, the structure could be described as a 3D 4-connected 65.8 CdSO4-type net. Infrared spectroscopy, elemental analyses, thermogravimetric analysis and powder X-ray diffraction properties of 1 are also investigated.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.C2007000813).
文摘Simultaneous determination of epinephrine (EP) and dopamine (DA) at 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) modified electrode was studied. The oxidation peaks of the mixture of EP and DA appeared at the same potential, but the cathodic peak currents were only linear to the concentration of DA, whereas the anodic peak currents were equal to the sum of individual anodic peak currents of EP and DA. Therefore, a novel electrochemical method for the simultaneous determination of EP and DA at a DMSA modified electrode (DMSA/Au electrode) by cyclic voltammetry was established. The DMSA self-assembled electrode showed good sensitivity, selectivity and stability and could be used to determine DA and EP, simultaneously, in the real application with satisfactory results.
基金Supported by the Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Plan Item(No.20140204080GX)the Project of the Education Department of Jilin Province,China(No.JJKH20180777KJ)the Science and Technology Development Projects of Siping City(No.2017057)
文摘The structure of a zinc(Ⅱ) coordination complex(1), [C14 H10 N3 O5 Zn1.5]n or [Zn1.5(bzim)(pydc)(H2 O)]n(H2 pydc = pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, Hbzim = benzimidazole), has been determined by X-ray crystallography and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum and luminescence. Chemical formula: C14 H10 N3 O5 Zn1.5. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 12.303(4), b = 12.052(4), c = 10.212(3) ?, β = 104.147(4), V = 1468.3(8) ?3, Z = 4, Mr = 398.30, Dc = 1.802 g/cm3, F(000) = 800, μ = 2.501 mm-1 and S = 1.000. The 2-D network architecture of 1 is constructed from benzimidazole, zinc and pyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. The quantum-chemical calculations have been performed on ‘molecular fragments’ extracted from the crystal structure using the B3 LYP method in Gaussian 09. The luminescence spectrum shows that complex 1 emits blue luminescence.
基金This work was supported by the Science and Technology Bureau of Jinhua City (No 2003-01-179)
文摘A novel pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid bridged Co(II) phen complex 2 ∞ [Co- (phen)(μ-L)3/3]?H2O (H2L = pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid) has been hydrothermally synthesized, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis shows that it crystallizes in the monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 11.480(2), b = 11.885(2), c = 12.939(3) ?, β = 110.55(3)°, V = 1653.1(6) ?3, Mr = 423.25, Dc = 0.425 g/cm3, Z = 4, R = 0.0361 and wR = 0.1011. The title complex consists of 2D 2 ∞ [Co(phen)(μ-L)3/3] layers and crystal water molecules. Each Co atom is octahedrally coordinated by three N atoms and three O atoms to form 2D 2 ∞ [Co(phen)(μ-L)3/3] polymeric layers. Furthermore, such 2D layers are stacked into 3D supramolecular frameworks via Van der Waals’ intermolecular forces, strong and weak hydrogen-bond interactions. The coordination phen and crystal water molecules are resided into cavities of the frameworks.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Project of Jilin Provincial Science&Technology Department(201205080)the Science and Technology Research Projects of the Education Office of Jilin Province(No.2013.384)
文摘A new metal-organic coordination polymer [Zn(pzdc)(mbix)]n·nH2O(H2pzdc = pyrazine-2,3- dicarboxylic acid, mbix = 1,3-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-benzene) 1 has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR, TG, fluorescence spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Yellow crystals crystallize in monoclinic system, space group P21/n with a = 8.5519(6), b = 14.8764(10), c = 16.4108(11) A, β = 103.4520(10)o, V = 2030.5(2)A^3, C(20)H(18)N6O5Zn, Mr = 487.77, Dc = 1.596 g/cm^3, F(000) = 1000, Z = 4, μ(MoK α) = 1.257 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0260 and w R = 0.0706 for 3445 observed reflections(I 〉 2σ(I)). The structure of 1 exhibits a one-dimensional chain-like structure. In addition, natural bond orbital(NBO) analysis was performed by the PBE0/LANL2DZ method in Gaussian 03 Program. The calculation results show obvious covalent interaction between the coordinated atoms and Zn(Ⅱ) ion.