Ionization energy is the energy required to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ionization energy is the energy required to:
A. Break a covalent bond
B. Add an electron to a gaseous atom
C. Remove the most loosely held electron from a gaseous atom
D. Form an ionic crystal
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ionization energy (IE) is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state to form a cation. A(g) → A⁺(g) + e⁻. Adding an electron is electron affinity. IE is an indicator of reactivity. Metals have low IE, non-metals high IE.

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