Noun
ionization energy (plural ionization energies)
(physics) The energy needed to remove an electron from an atom or molecule to infinity
Ionization energy becomes greater up and to the right of the periodic table. Source: Internet
Ionization energy is also a periodic trend within the periodic table organization. Source: Internet
Ionization energy of atoms Figure 1. Ionization energies of neutral elements. Source: Internet
Propellants Ionization energy represents a large percentage of the energy needed to run ion drives. Source: Internet