NEETChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
What does the term "ionization enthalpy" represent?
Options
- AThe energy required to add an electron to a gaseous atom.
- BThe energy required to remove an electron from an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state.
- CThe energy required to change the state of an atom.
- DThe energy required to convert an atom into a molecule.
Correct answer
B. The energy required to remove an electron from an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state.
Step-by-step solution
Ionization enthalpy represents the energy required to remove an electron from an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state.