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Define: Ionization energy.

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The ionization energy of an atom is the minimum amount of energy required to be given to an electron in the ground state of that atom to set the electron free.

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Chapter 15: Structure of Atoms and Nuclei - Short Answer I

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SCERT Maharashtra Physics [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 15 Structure of Atoms and Nuclei
Short Answer I | Q 6.2

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