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How is the ionization energy of hydrogen atom determined?
How do scientists measure the first ionization energy of a hydrogen atom?
Scientists typically measure the first ionization energy of a hydrogen atom using an instrument called a mass spectrometer. This instrument ionizes the gas sample and separates the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratios. By measuring the energy required to ionize the hydrogen atoms, scientists can calculate the ionization energy.