Copper


 * Element Name:** Copper


 * Element Symbol:** Cu


 * Atomic Mass:** 64[[image:copper_carlyn.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:Copper.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 29


 * Protons:** 29


 * Electrons:** 29


 * Discovery:** It was mined in Cyprus.

"From the island of Cyprus."
 * How It Was Named:** From the Latin word Cuprum, which means,


 * State Of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1084.62°C


 * Boiling Point:** 2562°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Reddish-orange with bright metallic luster.
 * Recyclable.
 * Used to build most of the Roman Empire.


 * Uses Of Elements:** Widely used in, coins Jewelry, pipes and electrical wires.


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Copper is the second only to silver in electrical conductance.
 * Copper had been widely used in coins
 * Buttons on the Police uniforms are made with copper, that's why police officers got the nicknames cops or coppers.

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