2006-06-08 20:04:58 · 7 answers · asked by inquisitive mind 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Becauz they are transition metals, Baby. This can be better understood by studying about orbitals, hybridisation and energy levels and transitions of an electron from one orbital to another.
Hey, it's not too difficult if u'r really interested.
2006-06-08 20:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ag2+ does form but only under highly energetic conditions. It takes a lot of energy to remove another e- from Ag+. This is not the case with Cu.
2006-06-09 03:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thought Ag and Cu are present in the same group , Cu posseses oxidation state of Cu 2+ in addition to Cu + because of easier d-d transition and it is more stable.
2006-06-09 03:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by PavithraIndran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cu shows variable valency of 1 and 2 whereas Ag does not
2006-06-09 04:40:01 · answer #4 · answered by rash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are part of the transition metals, which don't really have the same trends as the families do... (I assume you are referencing to the trend that everything in column 1 has a charge of +1, in column 2 they have +2, etc?)
also the electron configurations of transition metals can vary...there are usually multiple ions for one metal, such as iron (fe II or III)...
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2006-06-09 03:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by future_bioengineer05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something about silver giving up electrons making it a positive ion, and copper not giving them away. I think
2006-06-09 03:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are transition metals...they have different charges and are not based on the group
2006-06-09 03:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋