Question

why is the structure of copper stable?

Answer 1

Found two stable isotope Cu-63 and Cu-65, as the lighter the most abundant (69.17%)

Answer 2

in terms of it's bonding structure?

Answer 3

Electron Configuration:
1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s1
Electrons per Energy Level: 2,8,18,1
Oxidation States: 2,1
Valence Electrons: 3d10 4s1

Ionization Potential
First: 7.726
Second: 20.292
Third: 36.83

Valence Electron Potential (-eV): 34

Answer 4

thanks, but I understand the electron configuraton and all. I am still confused as to its stability.

Answer 5

stability is achieved when the element can leave your full valence shell, which explains why some donate electrons and others receive. For example performs three oxygen bonds to achieve stability.

Answer 6

so, because copper has metallic bonding, it is stable becasue as you say it's valence shell is full ? due to it's bond with another copper atoms?

Answer 7

molecule formed by one copper atom is just that the chemical point of view, but from the viewpoint it forms a tridimensional crystalline network (cubic).

Answer 8

then the stability happen there must be a connection

Answer 9

I'm not quite at that level of chemistry yet

Answer 10

Structure of Copper is stable means it bcoz of its crystal structure

Answer 11

its FCC unit with most of close packed system !!

Answer 12

thanks

Answer 13

ur welcome :)