Question

Which of the followings are correct regarding ionization?

• A. It refers to the formation of a charged atom or molecule, from the gain or loss of a full electron
• B. Its neither a gain of electron nor a loss of electron
• C. Both $A$ and $B$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A It refers to the formation of a charged atom or molecule, from the gain or loss of a full electron

Ionization is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions, often in conjunction with other chemical changes.