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The minimum energy | The minimum energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule to produce a [[positive ion]]. | ||
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| DRAFT DEFINITION |
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The minimum energy required to remove an electron from an atom or molecule to produce a positive ion. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
Orange Book Entry
This is the minimum energy of excitation of an atom, molecule or molecular moiety M required to remove an electron in order to produce a positive ion.
