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Answer: Explain which of the following cations is larger,

Chapter 8, Problem 45P

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QUESTION:

Explain which of the following cations is larger, and why: \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\) or \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\).

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QUESTION:

Explain which of the following cations is larger, and why: \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\) or \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\).

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STEP I: Based on the electronic configuration, we can decide which ion is larger. The electronic configuration of Cu is represented as given below:

The condensed electronic configuration is

                                                   

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