Ionization of an atom occurs when
A) an electron is removed from the atom.
B) the nucleus is split, or fission occurs.
C) an electron is lifted from the ground state to an excited level.
D) an electron drops from a higher energy level to the ground state.

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Ionization of an atom refers to the process of removing an electron from the atom, which results in the formation of an ion. This process does not involve nuclear reactions (like fission), nor does it pertain to the transitions of electrons between energy levels within the atom without removal.

Ionization of an Atom Occurs When