Which equation correctly represents the first ionization of phosphorus? A) P^-(g) - P (g) + e^- B) P (g) + e^--P^-(g) C) P (g) -P⁺(g) + e^- D) P⁺(g) + e^-- P (g) E) P (g) - P^-(g) + e^-

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The first ionization energy refers to the process of removing an electron from a neutral atom in the gas phase to form a cation. Therefore, the correct equation is P (g) - P⁺ (g) + e^-.

Which Equation Correctly Represents the First Ionization of Phosphorus