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What is the term for the energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom?

  • A Electronegativity
  • B Ionization energy
  • C Lattice energy
  • D Electron affinity
Correct Answer: Option B — Ionization energy
Explanation:
Ionization energy is the minimum energy required to remove the most loosely bound electron from a neutral gaseous atom, forming a positively charged cation, and it generally increases across a period.
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