The ionization energy of an element is
Aa measure of its mass
Bthe energy required to remove an electron from the element in its gaseous state
Cthe energy released by the element in forming an ionic bond
Dthe energy released by the element upon receiving an additional electron
Enone of the above
Aa measure of its mass
Bthe energy required to remove an electron from the element in its gaseous state
Cthe energy released by the element in forming an ionic bond
Dthe energy released by the element upon receiving an additional electron
Enone of the above