Which one of the following equations correctly represents the process relating to the ionization energy of X? A)X( s)→ X ⁺( g)+ e ⁻ B)X ₂( g)→ X ⁺( g)+ X ⁻( g) C)X( g)+ e ⁻→ X ⁻( g) D)X ⁻( g)→ X( g)+ e ⁻ E)X( g)→ X ⁺( g)+ e ⁻

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Ionization energy refers to the energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom or ion. The correct equation (E) shows a gaseous atom (X) losing an electron (e-) to form a positively charged ion (X+), which is the process of ionization.

Which One of the Following Equations Correctly Represents the Process