What is the "opposite" of ionization energy?

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Munu
Jul 1, 2016

Electron affinity

Explanation:

Ionization energy is the energy released when an electron from the outermost shell of an atom is given out. The opposite is the energy required to put an electron in the outer most orbit of an atom. This energy is termed as electron affinity.

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