Ionization Glossary
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Definitions of common words and phrases relating to electron ionization of gas.
- Electron Ionization: The process by which an electron scatters off a gas atom/molecule and knocks out one of its electrons.
- Primary Electron: An electron that scatters off a gas atom/molecule and ionizes it.
- Secondary Electron: The electron that is ejected from a gas atom/molecule during ionization.
- Scattered Electron: The