Which ionization process requires the most energy? A)W(g)→ W⁺(g)+ e^- B)W⁺(g)→ W²⁺(g)+ e^- C)W²⁺(g)→ W³⁺(g)+ e^- D)W³⁺(g)→ W⁴⁺(g)+ e^-

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The ionization process that requires the most energy is the one where an electron is being removed from a highly excited state, which is represented by going from WS1U1P13 to WS1U1P14. This requires more energy than the other options where the electron is being removed from a lower energy level.

Which Ionization Process Requires the Most Energy