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Ionization energy, also known as ionization potential, is the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom or ion in its ground state. It is a measure of the tendency of an atom to resist the loss of an electron. The ionization energy is typically expressed in electronvolts (eV) or kilojoules per mole (kJ/mol).

The first ionization energy is the energy required to remove the first electron from a neutral atom. Subsequent ionization energies refer to the energy required to remove additional electrons from the resulting ions. For example, the second ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from a singly charged ion (cation).

Ionization energy generally increases across a period in the periodic table, as the effective nuclear charge increases and the atomic radius decreases. Conversely, ionization energy decreases down a group, as the atomic radius increases and the effective nuclear charge decreases.

Factors affecting ionization energy include the atomic radius, nuclear charge, and electron shielding. The atomic radius and nuclear charge are inversely related, meaning that as the atomic radius increases, the nuclear charge decreases, and vice versa. Electron shielding, or the repulsion between electrons, also affects ionization energy, as it reduces the effective nuclear charge experienced by the outermost electrons.

Ionization energy is an important concept in chemistry and physics, as it helps to explain the behavior of atoms and ions in chemical reactions and the structure of matter. It is also used in various applications, such as mass spectrometry and plasma physics.