Ionization energy for He gas tubes

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Ionization of helium (He) gas is achievable by supplying an energy of 24.6 eV to an He atom, resulting in the ejection of one of its electrons. This process is not only theoretically possible but is also naturally occurring in the sun, where helium atoms undergo ionization due to the extreme conditions present. The discussion confirms that despite helium's high ionization energy, it is still susceptible to ionization under the right circumstances.

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Could we ionize He also if it has the biggest ionization energy?
 
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Yes, we could - provide an energy of 24.6 eV to an He atom, and it will say goodbye to one of its electrons. And even if WE could not do so for whatever reason (stupidity ? laziness ?) our sun does this to its He atoms.
 

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