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Ionization energy is the minimum energy required to remove an electron from a neutral gaseous atom or molecule. It is the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom in its gaseous state, resulting in the formation of a cation. Ionization energy is typically expressed in kilojoules per mole (kJ/mol) or electronvolts (eV).