Ionization Potential Formula

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Ionization Potential for HA is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule. Check FAQs
IEHA=[Rydberg](Z2)nquantum2
IEHA - Ionization Potential for HA?Z - Atomic Number?nquantum - Quantum Number?[Rydberg] - Rydberg Constant?

Ionization Potential Example

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Here is how the Ionization Potential equation looks like.

3.1E+26Edit=1.1E+7(17Edit2)8Edit2
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Ionization Potential Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
IEHA=[Rydberg](Z2)nquantum2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
IEHA=[Rydberg](172)82
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
IEHA=1.1E+71/m(172)82
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
IEHA=1.1E+7(172)82
Next Step Evaluate
IEHA=49553256.75625J
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
IEHA=3.09286967356165E+26eV
LAST Step Rounding Answer
IEHA=3.1E+26eV

Ionization Potential Formula Elements

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Constants
Ionization Potential for HA
Ionization Potential for HA is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule.
Symbol: IEHA
Measurement: EnergyUnit: eV
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Atomic Number
Atomic Number is the number of protons present inside the nucleus of an atom of an element.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Quantum Number
Quantum Number describe values of conserved quantities in the dynamics of a quantum system.
Symbol: nquantum
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Rydberg Constant
Rydberg Constant is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the equations describing the spectral lines of hydrogen. It relates the energy levels of electrons in hydrogen-like atoms.
Symbol: [Rydberg]
Value: 10973731.6 1/m

Other formulas in Hydrogen Spectrum category

​Go Number of Spectral Lines
ns=nquantum(nquantum-1)2
​Go Rydberg's Equation
ν'HA=[Rydberg](Z2)(1ninitial2-(1nfinal2))
​Go Rydberg's Equation for hydrogen
ν'HA=[Rydberg](1ninitial2-(1nfinal2))
​Go Rydberg's Equation for Lyman series
ν'HA=[Rydberg](112-1nfinal2)

How to Evaluate Ionization Potential?

Ionization Potential evaluator uses Ionization Potential for HA = ([Rydberg]*(Atomic Number^2))/(Quantum Number^2) to evaluate the Ionization Potential for HA, The Ionization potential is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule. Ionization Potential for HA is denoted by IEHA symbol.

How to evaluate Ionization Potential using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ionization Potential, enter Atomic Number (Z) & Quantum Number (nquantum) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ionization Potential

What is the formula to find Ionization Potential?
The formula of Ionization Potential is expressed as Ionization Potential for HA = ([Rydberg]*(Atomic Number^2))/(Quantum Number^2). Here is an example- 1.9E+45 = ([Rydberg]*(17^2))/(8^2).
How to calculate Ionization Potential?
With Atomic Number (Z) & Quantum Number (nquantum) we can find Ionization Potential using the formula - Ionization Potential for HA = ([Rydberg]*(Atomic Number^2))/(Quantum Number^2). This formula also uses Rydberg Constant .
Can the Ionization Potential be negative?
Yes, the Ionization Potential, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Ionization Potential?
Ionization Potential is usually measured using the Electron-Volt[eV] for Energy. Joule[eV], Kilojoule[eV], Gigajoule[eV] are the few other units in which Ionization Potential can be measured.
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