Which reaction below represents the first ionization of O? A)O^- (g)+ e^- → O(g) B)O(g)+ e^- → O^- (g) C)O^- (g)→ O(g)+ e^- D)O(g)→ O^- (g)+ e^- E)O^- (g)+ e^- → O²^- (g)

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The first ionization energy refers to the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom in the gaseous state, forming a cation. In this case, O(g) loses an electron to form O⁺(g).

Which Reaction Below Represents the First Ionization of O