How do we represent the ionization of lithium?

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anor277
Dec 8, 2015

#Li(g) rarr Li(g)^+ + e^-#

Explanation:

The products and reactants are specified to be in the gas phase. (This way we have a measure of nucleus electron interaction only). Would you expect the reaction as written to be exothermic? Why or why not?

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