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The '''ionization energy''' (symbol: '''''E''<sub>i</sub>''') is the [[energy]] required to remove an [[electron]] from a neutral atom or molecule to form a positively charged [[ion]].<ref>{{GoldBookRef| title = ionization energy | file = I03199 | accessdate = 2010-07-16}}.</ref> '''Ionization potential''' is an older name for the same quantity.
 
The '''ionization energy''' (symbol: '''''E''<sub>i</sub>''') is the [[energy]] required to remove an [[electron]] from a neutral atom or molecule to form a positively charged [[ion]].<ref>{{GoldBookRef| title = ionization energy | file = I03199 | accessdate = 2010-07-16}}.</ref> '''Ionization potential''' is an older name for the same quantity.
  
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For both historical and technical reasons, ionization energies are often quoted in [[electronvolt]]s; for chemical purposes, it is often more convenient to use molar ionization energies expressed in {{nowrap|kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>}}.
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==Data pages==
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*[[Data:First ionization energies of the elements|First ionization energies of the elements]]
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*[[Data:Ionization energies of the elements (Z = 1–30)|Ionization energies of the elements (''Z''&nbsp;= 1–30)]]
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==See also==
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*[[Electron affinity]]
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Latest revision as of 03:32, 2 September 2010

The ionization energy (symbol: Ei) is the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom or molecule to form a positively charged ion.[1] Ionization potential is an older name for the same quantity.

For both historical and technical reasons, ionization energies are often quoted in electronvolts; for chemical purposes, it is often more convenient to use molar ionization energies expressed in kJ mol−1.

Data pages

See also

Notes and references

Notes

References

  1. ionization energy, <http://goldbook.iupac.org/I03199.html> (accessed 16 July 2010), Compendium of Chemical Terminology Internet edition; International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

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