25 The ionization energy of an atom is which of the followin

25. 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 a 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 e. the energy released when you say HUH?

Solution

Option (d)

Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from the atom.