Write the ground-state electron configuration for copper. In which would an electron in this copper atom have the greatest value of W in Boltzmann’s formula? S = kB ln W A. 4p B. 3s C. 4s D. 3d

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Write the ground-state electron configuration for copper. In which would an electron in this copper atom
have the greatest value of W in Boltzmann’s formula?
S = kB ln W

A. 4p B. 3s C. 4s D. 3d

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Analysis

Given:- element copper

To find:- electronic configuration of copper.

Solution:-

We know that, copper is a d- block element. It is a metal.

The atomic no. of Cu = 29

The mass no. of Cu = 63.5 amu

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