Any process that results in the formation of an ion The energy required to cause a gaseous atom or ion to release a electron is what?

Ionization is the process by which ions are formed by gain or loss of an electron from an atom or molecule.

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explanation:

ca has a crystalline lattice with positive ions (since it is a metal, metals are positively charged) and electrons flow freely in its structure since the ca atoms have a large nuclear radius so the electrons are not tightly held, therefore the electrons can flow freely since they are not being highly attracted by the nucleus. moreover, one of the properties of metals are that they are conductors of electricity, thus proving ca is the element.