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Refer to their electron configurations to explain why copper is paramagnetic while its $1+$ ion is not.
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The electron configuration of copper is [Ar] 4s$^1$ 3d$^{10}$, and for copper ion (Cu$^{+1}$) it is [Ar] 3d$^{10}$. Show more…
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