What is the electron figuration of a copper ion? The n what is the electron configuration of a copper2+ ion

The electron configuration is:{Ar]4s13d10Copper donates one of the electrons in its S orbital to the d orbital in order to make itself more stableCopper 2+ is [Ar]3d9The 4s electrons are lost first as they are in a higher energy orbital

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain the trend of first ionisation energy down a group.


Explain why benzene requires use of a halogen carrier catalyst to react with bromine while phenol does not.


Sodium chloride and sodium metal can both conduct electricity under differing conditions. Give the conditions required for each to conduct electricity and explain how each conducts electricity.


"A chromium compound contains 28.4% sodium and 32.1% chromium by mass, while the rest is oxygen. What is the empirical formula of this compound?"


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences