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Coazial Cable
Copper
Protons-29 Neutrons-35 Electrons-39
Copper is a solid at room temperature
Reactions of Copper: Oxidation-when copper mixes with oxygen it turns green. It rusts. An example of this is the statue of liberty., which was made of copper but rusted green.
Copper was discovered in the ancient times and we are still not sure who discovered it.
Common Isotopes of Copper: 1. Cu (63), mass, 63 2. Cu (65) mass, 65
Where is Copper on the Periodic Table of Elements? Copper is found in group 11 and period 4. Copper is a transition metal.
Uses of Copper: CONDUCTOR-copper is used in wire because it conducts electricity well. It is also used in computer chips becuase of it conductivity. MONEY-pennies are coated in copper. ELECTRONICS-copper is used in the coazial cable; a cable which picks up signal. This cable is found in: T.V.'s, radios, and computers to connect them to the internet LUSTER-copper is used to coat many household appliemces such as sinks and toilets becuase it .shines and is bright. PIPES-copper is used in pipes because it is very stable and it doesn't absorb into the water it carries like lead does.
Copper: comes from the Latin word 'cuprum', meaning 'from the island of Cyprus'.
The most common compounds of Copper are: Copper Oxide: Cu2O Copper Chloride: CuCl Copper Bromide: CuBr Copper Iodide: CuI
Melting point: 1084.62 C Boiling point: 2562 C
