Question

The E^0M^2+,/M for copper is positive (0.34 V). Copper is the only metal in the first series of transition

Answer 1

The E0 (M2+/M) for copper is + ve. This is because high energy is required to transform Cu to Cu2+ which is not balanced by its hydration enthalpy. The E^0M^2+,/M for copper is positive (0.34 V). Copper is the only metal in the first series of transition