compare qualitatively the first and second ionisation potentials of copper and zinc
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The first ionization potential of zinc is higehr than Cu. Because in the zinc electron is removed form 4s2 configuration (which is in stable state) while in copper it is removed form 4s1 configuration thus more energy is required for the removal of 4s2 electron than that of 4s1.
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