The work function is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom on the surface

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The work function is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom on the surface of a metal. How does this definition differ from that for ionization energy?

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Chemistry An Atoms First Approach

ISBN: 9781305079243

2nd Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl

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