The atomic numbers of Ni and Cu are 28 and 29 respectively. The electron configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 represents
(A) Cu+
(B) Cu2+
(C) Ni2+
(D) Ni
saurabh kumar
12 Years agoGrade 12
1 Answer
Sneha Harish
7 Years ago
Cu+ is the answer.
The electronic configuration of copper is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d10
If Cu looses one electron from 4s orbital it becomes Cu+ with configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10