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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

The process of removing an electron is always __________ (absorbs energy).
Options
A exothermic
B endothermic
Correct Answer
C spontaneous
D reversible
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Energy must be supplied to overcome the electrostatic attraction between the electron and the nucleus, so ionization is endothermic.

Hint

Requires an input of energy.

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