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Ionization energy is always:
Options
A Exothermic
B Endothermic or exothermic
C Endothermic
Correct Answer
D None of the above
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom. Removing an electron always requires an input of energy to overcome the attractive force of the nucleus, making the process endothermic.

Hint

Does removing an electron from an atom release energy or require energy?

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 367 of 1872
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