Which of the following is the best definition of first ionization energy? A)The energy required to remove one electron from a neutral gaseous atom of an element B)The energy barrier that must be overcome to start a chemical reaction C)The energy required to raise an electron in the ground state into the first excited state D)The energy defined by mv² E)The energy needed to reduce a species in the aqueous phase to its minimum (first) reduction potential

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First ionization energy is the energy required to remove one electron from a neutral gaseous atom of an element. This process is represented by the equation X(g) → X+(g) + e-.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of First