To remove an electron from an atom is always _?
Correct answer: B. Endothermic process
- A. Exothermic process
- B. Endothermic process
- C. Neutral
- D. Energy wasted
Explanation
When an electron is removed from an atom, it requires an input of energy to overcome the electrostatic attraction between the electron and the nucleus. As a result, the process is endothermic since energy is absorbed.
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