Copper


 * Element Name:** Copper


 * Element Symbol:** Cu


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


 * Atomic Number:** 29


 * Protons:** 29


 * Electrons:** 29


 * Discovery:** Has been known since ancient times.


 * How it was Named:** Latin word "cuprum" meaning island of Cyprus.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1084.62 °C


 * Boiling Point:** 2562 °C


 * Characteristics:** Copper is rather soft and has a red-orange color at room temperature. It is explosive when mixed with certain elements and is the second highest in electrical conductivity of any element.


 * Uses:** Copper is used for wire, coinage metal, copper compounds, and in electrical industries.


 * Interesting Facts:** Copper was originally used for pottery in North Africa. It was also important to the Roman goddess, Venus.

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