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Copper (Cu), element 29 – Learn Acer periodic table

Copper

Transition metal, atomic number 29.

Copper is a chemical element with symbol Cu (from Latin:cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed surface of pure copper has a reddish-orange color.

Facts

Symbol Cu. Atomic mass 63.5463 u. Group 11, period 4. Electron configuration [Ar] 3d10 4s1. Electrons per shell 2, 8, 18, 1. State at room temperature: Solid. Melting point 1084.6 °C, boiling point 2561.8 °C. Discovered by Middle East.

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