The molar enthalpy change accompanying the removal of an electron from a gas phase atom or ion in its ground state is called?

A.

Electron gain enthalpy

B.

Ionization enthalpy

C.

Enthalpy change

D.

Enthalpic gas removal

Correct answer is B

- The enthalpy change associated with the removal of the first electron from an isolated gaseous atom.

- Ionization enthalpy is the minimum amount of energy required to detach from an isolated gaseous atom the most loosely bound electron and turn it into a gaseous cation.