Question

Write an equation that shows the formation of a copper (I) ion from a neutral copper atom

Answer 1

Cu ----> Cu(+) + 1 e-

Answer 2

Answer: The equation is written below.

Step-by-step explanation:

Copper is the 29th element of the periodic table having electronic configuration of
`[Ar]3d^(10)4s^1`

When an atom looses an electron to form positive ion, it is called an oxidation reaction.

Copper will loose 1 electron to form +1 ion. The equation for the formation of copper (I) ion from neutral copper atom follows:

`Cu\rightarrow Cu^++1e^-`

Hence, the equation is written above.