Which phrase describes ionization energy?(1 point)

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energy required to add an electron to an atom
energy required to add an electron to an atom

energy required to remove an electron from an atom
energy required to remove an electron from an atom

energy required to break ionic bonds
energy required to break ionic bonds

energy required to form ionic bonds

Answer 1

The phrase that describes ionization energy is "energy required to remove an electron from an atom."