Which One of the Following Equations Correctly Represents the Process

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following equations correctly represents the process relating to the ionization energy of X?

• A) X(s) → X⁺(g) + e^-
• B) X2(g) → X⁺(g) + X^-(g)
• C) X(g) + e^- → X^-(g)
• D) X^-(g) → X(g) + e^-
• E) X(g) → X⁺(g) + e^-

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