The process of electrons being emitted from heated metallic surfaces is called

a. thermionic emission.
b. electrolysis.
c. electroplating.
d. potential difference.


a. thermionic emission.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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