The Ionization Energy of an Atom Is Which of the Following

question 73

Multiple Choice

The ionization energy of an atom is which of the following?

• A) the energy released when an atom gains an electron
• B) the energy released when an atom loses an electron
• C) the energy required to add an electron to an atom
• D) the energy required to remove an electron from an atom

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