The first ionization energy of copper is higher than that of potassium

Question

The first ionization energy of copper is higher than that of potassium whereas the secondionization energy is in the opposite order

22 Jan 2021

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The difference in ionization energies between copper (Cu) and potassium (K) can be explained by examining their electron configurations and the underlying principles of atomic structure.

1. First Ionization Energy:
- The first ionization energy is the energy required to remove one mole of electrons from one mole of atoms in their gaseous state.
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