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Yes. If the units are eV (electron volts) this is called ionization potential,

if the units are kJ/mol then this ionization energy.

The conversion between the units is:-

96.485 kJ/mol = 1 eV/particle)

Historically it was always called ionization potential as that reflected the method of measurement.

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