Answer:
a element
Explanation:
In science copper is a element. It is one of the transition metals found on the periodic table of elements.
Elements are distinct substances that cannot be split-up into simpler substances. Such substances consist of one kind of atom.
There are over a hundred elements that are known till date.
Each elements combines to form a compound
Answer : The molar mass of unknown substance is, 39.7 g/mol
Explanation : Given,
Mass of unknown substance = 9.56 g
Volume of solution = 100.0 mL
Molarity = 2.41 M
Molarity : It is defined as the number of moles of solute present in one liter of volume of solution.
Formula used :

Now put all the given values in this formula, we get:


Therefore, the molar mass of unknown substance is, 39.7 g/mol
When an ion loses electrons, it becomes a positive ion even though it does not lose protons. If there are more protons than electrons in the ion, the ion will have a positive charge.
Answer:
The possible valances can be determined by electron configuration and electron negativity
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Explanation:
All atoms strive for stability. The optima electron configuration is the electron configuration of the VIII A family or inert gases.
Look at the electron configuration of the nonmetal and how many more electrons the nonmetal needs to achieve the stable electron configuration of the inert gases. Non metals tend to be negative in nature and gain electrons. ( They are oxidizing agents)
For example Florine atomic number 9 needs one more electron to reach a valance number of 8 electrons to equal Neon atomic number 10. Hence Flowrine has a valance of -1
Oxygen atomic number 8 needs two more electrons to reach a valance number of 8 electrons to equal Neon atomic number 10. Hence Oxygen has a valance charge of -2.
Non metals with a low electron negativity will lose electrons when reacting with another non metal that has a higher electron negativity. When the non metal forms an ion it is necessary to look at the electron structure to determine how many electrons the element can lose to gain stability.
For example Chlorine which is normally -1 like Florine when it combines with oxygen can be +1, +3, + 5 or +7. It can lose its one unpaired electron, or combinations of the unpaired electron and sets of the three pairs of electrons.