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Demonstration that the colour of a transition metal is the result of a partially filled d-orbital

Demonstration that the colour of a transition metal is the result of a partially filled d-orbital. Copper(I) ion - colourless. Copper(II) ion - blue.

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Demonstration that the colour of a transition metal is the result of a partially filled d-orbital

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  1. Demonstration that the colour of a transition metal is the result of a partially filled d-orbital Copper(I) ion - colourless Copper(II) ion - blue Write out the electron configuration of a copper atom, copper(II) ion and a copper(I) ion. Now using your ideas about d-orbital splitting explain the colours of each of the test tubes above.

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