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Answer: Explain which of the following cations is larger,
Chapter 8, Problem 45P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Explain which of the following cations is larger, and why: \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\) or \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\).
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Explain which of the following cations is larger, and why: \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\) or \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\).
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 3
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