Electron Configuration

[Ar] 4s2 3d9

Another exception: [Ar] 4s1 3d10

Copper is named for the island of Cyprus (Greek: Kupros) - famous in antiquity for its copper resources.
Melting Point: 1084.85 oC
Boiling Point: 2562.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 4826.42 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 204.58 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 0.385 J/g . Co or 0.09 cal/g . Co
Density: 8.96 g/cm3