05. Ionisation energy

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How does an electron become detached from an atom?

If it gains enough energy

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What happens if an electron gains enough energy?

It becomes detached from the atom

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What happens when an electron detaches from an atom?

The atom is ionised and becomes positively charged (cation)

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What is ionisation energy?

Energy to remove 1 mole of electrons from 1 mole of atoms in the gaseous state

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What is the energy to remove 1 mole of electrons from 1 mole of atoms in the gaseous state?

Ionisation energy

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What happens at n= infinity

Ionisation as electron leaves

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What is the ionisation energy different for?

Different electrons depending on the energy level and orbital