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Why is copper easily shaped?


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Copper:

  • Copper is a chemical element or a metal that is represented by a symbol Cu.
  • It has an atomic number of 29.

Property:

  • As metals are malleable and ductile so copper is a malleable and ductile metal, it can be readily molded into various shapes, such as pipes, and even pulled into wires.
  • Copper can be bent or molded into any shape because of its feature, that is why it is mainly utilized to make or employed in cost-effective items.

Hence, copper is easily shaped.


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