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When the atom loses a balancing electron or gains an unbalancing electron.

For instance, there is one proton in hydrogen. To be electrically neutral (or balanced), there has to be one electron. If you magnetically strip the electron from hydrogen, you get an H+ ion which is electrically positive. If you force an electron into the hydrogen atom through centrifuges, etc, you have an H-. One electron has one - charge, and one proton has one + charge. The +'s must balance the -'s, otherwise you have an ion.

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Is ionisation enthalpy of potassium higher than that of sodium?

The ionisation enthalpy of potassium is lower than that of sodium.


Is isotopes have same ionisation enthalpy?

yes, it is correct.


What is 1st ionisation enthalpy?

it is the energy required for a mole of atom to loose a mole of electron.


What is back ionisation?

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Ionisation energy of noble gases?

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How can you relate ionisation potential and ionisation energy?

Ionisation potential and ionisation energy are essentially the same concept - they both refer to the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule. The terms are often used interchangeably in practice.


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Is ionisation enthalpy of potassium higher than that of sodium?

The ionisation enthalpy of potassium is lower than that of sodium.


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toxicity the radiations are ionising radiations. they cause ionisation in the body and causes free radical formation.


How does the ionisation energy change down the groups in the periodic table?

Ionisation energy decreases down the group. It is easy to remove an electron.


Who ionisation energy differs?

Ionisation energy differs between elements due to variations in the number of protons in their nucleus, which affects the strength of the attraction between the electrons and the nucleus. Elements with higher atomic numbers typically have higher ionisation energies due to increased nuclear charge. Additionally, ionisation energy generally increases across a period and decreases down a group on the periodic table.


What is better chlorine or ionisation system?

ionisation system stay in water whereas chlorine evaporate into the air, Chlorine irritates the skin, the eyes, and the respiratory system.


When does ionisation energy increases?

when we go from left to right


Do gasses have to be hot for ionisation to take place?

Yes.


Does a gas have to be hot for ionisation to take place?

Yes.


What rhymes with nitrification?

ionisation (anything with tion at the end)


Is isotopes have same ionisation enthalpy?

yes, it is correct.