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pls. explain why the copper element has two ion charge?
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Answered by DrBob222
It loses two electrons, one from the 4s and one from the 3d orbital, each with a negative charge. The final charge then is 29 protons (29+) and 27 electrons (27-) so it is +2 charge on the ion.
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thanks
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