Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1133611095
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-109-7

Chapter 7 - Atomic Structure and Periodicity - Questions - Page 342: 37

Answer

Ionization energy applies to the removal of the electron from the atom in the gas phase. The work function applies to the removal of an electron from the surface of a solid element.

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Ionization energy applies to the removal of the electron from the atom in the gas phase. The work function applies to the removal of an electron from the surface of a solid element.
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