How Much Energy Is Required to Ionize a He⁺ Ion

question 79

Multiple Choice

How much energy is required to ionize a He⁺ ion in its ground state?

• A) 2.18 * 10^-18 J
• B) 4.36 *10^-18 J
• C) 8.72 *10^-18 J
• D) 1.74 *10^-18 J

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