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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

Ionization Energy (IE) is the energy required to remove the most __________ bound electron from a gaseous atom.
Options
A tightly
B loosely
Correct Answer
C strongly
D weakly
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The first ionization energy removes the electron that is held least tightly (the outermost electron).

Hint

Easiest electron to remove.

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