Ionization Energy of Hydrogen-like Species

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Ionization Energy of Hydrogen-like Species

### Formula:

$$E_i=\frac{13.6Z^2}{n^2}eV$$

### Terminologies:

- $$E_i$$ β†’ Ionization energy; minimum energy required to remove electron from an atom.

- Z β†’ Atomic number.

- n β†’ Principal quantum number.

- eV β†’ Electron volt; unit of energy.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate ionization energy of hydrogen-like atoms.

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