The process of removing an electron from an atom is called

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The question asks to identify the term for removing an electron from an atom. 
Option 1: neutralization. This term refers to a reaction where an acid and base produce a salt and water, or in broader contexts, the cancellation of charges, not the removal of an electron from an atom. Therefore, this is not describing the process in question.
Option 2: excitation. Excitation describes raising an electron to a higher energy level within the atom, not removing it completely. So this option does not correspond to removing an electron.
Option 3: ionization. Ionization is the process by which an atom loses (or gains) electrons, leading to the formation of ions. Specifically, removing an electron from an atom is the classic definition of ionization, making this option the correct description of the process in question.
Option 4: perturbation. Perturbation refers to a small disturbance or change to a system that can alter energy levels or states, but it does not itself define the act of removing an electron. In atomic physics, perturbation theory deals with how a system responds to a disturbance, not the basic process of electron removal.

ASTRON 2140 AU2025 (23428) Quiz 2 - 2025 Oct 10

The process of removing an electron from an atom is called

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