Question

Write a brief note about the significance of copper.

Answer 1

Metals and Non-Metals:

• Metals are having mobile electrons which makes them a good conductor of heat and electricity.
• Non-Metals are substances with no mobile electrons and therefore they are poor conductors of electricity and heat.
• Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and the atomic number $29$. The letter 'Cu' stands for Cuprum, which is the Latin term for copper.
• Copper is a native metal, meaning it can be found in its purest form in nature.

Application:

• Since Copper is a good conductor of electricity, it is widely used in electrical wires, switches, and electrical equipment.
• It is also used as an alloy of gold and silver.