The atomic structure of a copper atom consists of a nucleus containing 29 protons and typically 35 neutrons (although this number can vary due to isotopes). Surrounding the nucleus are 29 electrons arranged in energy levels or shells. The electron configuration of a copper atom is 2-8-18-1, indicating that it has two electrons in the first energy level, eight in the second, 18 in the third, and one in the fourth.
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Jun 7
Atomic Number: 29
Electron Configuration: [Ar] 3d¹⁰4s¹
Neutrons: 34 (35 in the most common isotope)
Protons: 29
Mass Number: 63 or 65 (depending on the isotope)
Atomic Radius: 128 pm
Ionic Radius: 76 pm (Cu²⁺)
Electronegativity: 1.9
Oxidation States: +1, +2
Bohr Model:
- Nucleus (29 protons, 34 neutrons) - Energy levels: - K shell (2 electrons) - L shell (8 electrons) - M shell (18 electrons) - N shell (1 valence electron)