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The energy needed to remove one or more electrons from a neutral atom to form a positively charged ion is a physical property that influences the chemical behavior of the atom. By definition, the first ionization energy of an element is the energy needed to remove the outermost, or highest energy, electron from a neutral atom in the gas phase. The process by which the first ionization energy of hydrogen is measured would be represented by the following equation.
Veiw a periodic table with first ionization energies. Definition: Second Ionization Energy is the energy required to remove a second outermost electron from a ground state atom. Subsequent ionization energies increase greatly once an ion has reached the state like that of a noble gas.) As you move across a period, first ionization energy increases. WHY? - As you move across a period, the atomic radius decreases, that is, the atom is smaller. The outer electrons are closer to the nucleus and more strongly attracted to the center. Therefore, it becomes more difficult to remove the outermost electron.