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ionization

 

[ aɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical process

Ionization is the process by which an atom or molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons. This process is fundamental in many areas of chemistry and physics, particularly in understanding reactions and interactions at a molecular level.

Synonyms

charge separation, electrification, ionisation

Examples of usage

  • The ionization of water produces hydrogen and hydroxide ions.
  • Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom.
  • In mass spectrometry, ionization is essential for analyzing molecular compositions.
  • The ionization of gases can lead to the formation of plasma.

Translations

Translations of the word "ionization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ionização

🇮🇳 आयननिजेशन

🇩🇪 Ionisation

🇮🇩 ionisasi

🇺🇦 іонізація

🇵🇱 jonizacja

🇯🇵 イオン化

🇫🇷 ionisation

🇪🇸 ionización

🇹🇷 iyonizasyon

🇰🇷 이온화

🇸🇦 أيونية

🇨🇿 ionizace

🇸🇰 ionizácia

🇨🇳 离子化

🇸🇮 ionizacija

🇮🇸 jónun

🇰🇿 иондау

🇬🇪 იონისაცია

🇦🇿 ionlaşma

🇲🇽 ionización

Etymology

The term 'ionization' originated from the word 'ion', which was derived from the Greek word 'ion', meaning 'going' or 'to go'. This term was first coined in the early 20th century as scientists began to explore the nature of electric charge and atomic structure. The concept of ionization became crucial with the development of theories around chemical bonding and molecular interactions. The growing understanding of atomic theory and the behavior of electrons helped popularize this term in the fields of chemistry and physics. Since its inception, 'ionization' has played a key role in advancements in various scientific disciplines, including energy transfer processes and reactions involving plasma.

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