#Cu -> Cu^(2+) + 2e^-# What does this equation represent?
1 Answer
Mar 30, 2017
Copper(II) ions and 2 free electrons
Explanation:
It shows a copper atom being ionised, with the products being a copper(II) ion and 2 free electrons.
When an atom is ionised, it means the loss or gain of electrons of its outer electron shell.
