Which is the correct equation for the first ionization of copper? A)Cu(g)→ Cu⁺(g)+ e^- B)Cu⁺(g)→ Cu²⁺(g)+ e^- C)Cu(g)→ Cu^-(g)+ e^- D)Cu⁺(g)+ e^- → Cu(g) E)Cu²⁺(g)→ Cu³⁺(g)+ e^-

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The first ionization of copper involves the removal of an electron from a neutral copper atom, resulting in the formation of a copper ion with a +1 charge. The correct equation is therefore: Cu(g) → Cu+(g) + e-

Which Is the Correct Equation for the First Ionization of Copper