Why is the electron configuration for copper 3d10 4s1 - shouldn't it be 3d9 4s2?

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2026-05-12 09:25

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The actual for copper is 3d10 4s1. 3d10 4s2 is Zinc. 3d8 4s2 is Nickel.

Among these Transition Metals [in this book], 3d9 4s2 is not listed. Help pls.

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