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Question
Represent ionisation potential in the form of an equation. In which unit it is measured?
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Solution
\[\ce{M(g) + I.E. -> M+(g) +e-}\]
M can be any element.
It is measured in electron volts per atom. Its S.I unit is kilojoule per mole (KJ mole−1).
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