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The element Cu with atomic number 29 undergoes chemical reaction to formation with oxidation number +2. 

a. Write down the sub shell electronic configuration of this ion. 

b. Can this element show variable valency? Why? 

c. Write down the chemical formula of one compound formed when this element reacts with chlorine (17CI).

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a. 29Cu — 1s2 , 2s2 , 2p6 , 3s2 , 3p6 , 3d10 , 4s1 

Cu2+ — 1s2 , 2s2 , 2p6 , 3s2 , 3p6 , 3d9 

b. Yes. One electron can be lost from 4s sub shell and can’exist as Cu ion, It is a d block element.

c. Copper react with chlorine to form two compounds Cu+ , Cu2+  ions react with chlorine to form CuCl and CuCl2 respectively.

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