How much energy (in kJ)is required to ionize 2.52 moles of hydrogen atoms? A) 1.65 × 10³ kJ B) 1.52 × 10³ kJ C) 5.49 × 10³ kJ D) 3.31 × 10³ kJ E) 5.89 × 10³ kJ

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The energy required to ionize a single hydrogen atom is 1312 kJ/mol. For 2.52 moles, the energy required is $2.52 \text{ moles} \times 1312 \text{ kJ/mol} = 3306.24 \text{ kJ}$, which rounds to $3.31 \times 10^3 \text{ kJ}$, matching option D.

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