Copper (symbol Cu) is element number 29 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Transition metal” category. Its atomic mass is about 63.546, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 4 and group 11 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 1. The short electron configuration of Copper is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹. Known uses of Copper include Electrical wire, Plumbing and Coins.
The electron configuration of Copper (Cu), with 29 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 4) is highlighted:
Distribution of 29 electrons of Copper across shells K to N:
The transition metals are the d-block elements: usually good conductors of heat and electricity, with several oxidation states, and they form colourful compounds and important catalysts.
The atomic number of Copper (Cu) is 29; that is, every atom of it has 29 protons.
The electron configuration of Copper (Cu) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s¹; in short form it is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹, and its last shell is 4s¹.
The chemical symbol of Copper is Cu.
Copper is located in period 4 and group 11 and belongs to the “Transition metal” category.
The atomic mass of Copper is about 63.546 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Copper under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Copper include Electrical wire, Plumbing and Coins.
Copper has been known to humans since prehistoric times and has no single discoverer.
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