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What is the term for the minimum energy required to completely remove an electron from the surface of a metal?
A. Ionization energy
B. Work function✓ Correct Answer
C. Binding energy
D. Activation energy
💡 Solution & Explanation
The work function represents the minimum threshold energy required to liberate an electron from the surface of a metal via the photoelectric effect. Ionization energy typically refers to removing an electron from an isolated gaseous atom.
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