The minimum amount of energy required to remove an electron from its gaseous atom to form an ion is known as:

Correct answer: B. Ionization energy

  • A. Electron affinity
  • B. Ionization energy
  • C. Electronegativity
  • D. Potential energy

Explanation

OPTION A: Electron affinity is the energy change that occurs when an electron is added to a neutral atom to form a negative ion.OPTION B: Ionization energy is the minimum amount of energy required to remove an electron from its gaseous atom to form an ion. OPTION C: Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons to itself within a covalent bond.OPTION D: Potential energy is the energy that an object possesses as a result of its position or state and that is stored to be used when it is needed.

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