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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is it easier to form a positive ion with an element that has a high ionization energy or an element that has a low ionization energy? Explain.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron (more strictly, from a neutral gaseous atom) so what do you think?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

a positive ion (otherwise known as a cation) has lost an electron (or possibly more)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks!

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