Which of the Following Statements About Ion Formation Is True

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ion formation is true?

• A) Enthalpy of ionization is the standard enthalpy for the gain of one or more electrons by an atom.
• B) The enthalpies of ionization are the kinetic versions of ionization energy.
• C) Enthalpies of ionization are numerically very different from values for electron gain.
• D) None of the above are true.

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