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How can the ionization energy of magnesium be determined?
And how is that energy measured?
The energy required to remove an electron from a magnesium atom can be measured using a technique called photoelectron spectroscopy. In this technique, a beam of light is directed at the magnesium atoms, causing electrons to be emitted from the surface. These electrons are then analyzed to determine the energy required to remove them from the atom.