What is the difference between "ionization energy", and "ionization potential"?

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anor277
Dec 30, 2015

I don't think there is much difference. Ionization potential is an older term, and is measured in electron volts.

Explanation:

The (1st) ionization energy is the energy associated with the formation of 1 mole of negative ions from 1 mole (gaseous) atoms, and 1 mol of (gaseous) electrons.

M(g) rarr M^(+)(g) + e^- DeltaH = "Ionization energy"

The ionization potential is this energy measured in electron volts. 1 eV = 96.485 kJ*mol^-1.

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