The computer writes electron configurations in the form,?

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for Fe for example, [Ar]4s(2)3d(6)

which we would write [Ar]4s23d6

Using the computer format give the electron configuration for

Cu2+

2007-04-10 10:33:21 · 2 answers · asked by Beth F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

The neutral atom is [Ar]4s(1)3d(9), so removing 2 electrons gives [Ar]3d(9) for Cu2+

2007-04-14 10:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by pandNH4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

[Ar]4s(1)3d(10)

2007-04-10 10:38:20 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋