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Chemistry I5) Which equation represents the first ionization of a alkali metal atom? H -> H+ + e- Ca -> Ca+ + e- Cl -> Cl+ + e- K -> K+ + e-Previous Question Next QuestionDo not use the 'Forward' or 'Back' button on your browser.

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Chemistry I5) Which equation represents the first ionization of a alkali metal atom? H -> H+ + e- Ca -> Ca+ + e- Cl -> Cl+ + e- K -> K+ + e-Previous Question Next QuestionDo not use the 'Forward' or 'Back' button on your browser.

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The equation that represents the first ionization of an alkali metal atom is K -> K+ + e-. This is because alkali metals, such as potassium (K), lose one electron to form a +1 ion during ionization.

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