What is the electron configuration of Cu2+?
jim,
i am sorry to get your hopes up that i know this answer. i have no clue. what grade r u in?
Cu is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s1
Remove ther 4s1 and 1 of the d to make 3d9 to arrive at Cu^+2.
http://www.webelements.com/copper/atoms.html
To determine the electron configuration of Cu2+, which represents a copper ion with a +2 charge, we need to determine its electron configuration in its neutral state first and then remove two electrons.
Copper (Cu) has an atomic number of 29, which means it has 29 electrons in its neutral state. To find the electron configuration of copper, we can use the periodic table.
The periodic table is divided into blocks based on the type of orbital being filled. Copper falls in the 3d block, specifically in the 4th row of transition metals.
The electron configuration of copper in its neutral state can be written as [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s².
To determine the electron configuration of Cu2+, we need to remove two electrons from copper. Since electrons are removed from the outermost orbital, we will remove them from the 4s orbital first.
Therefore, the electron configuration of Cu2+ is [Ar] 3d¹⁰.