Copper
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Copper is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 29.
About Copper
Molecular Structure
- Copper has the chemical symbol Cu.
- Copper atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Copper as 29 protons and 35 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 29 and an atomic mass of 64.
- Copper is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
Properties
- Copper is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Copper is a shiny solid at room temperature.
- Copper is malleable.
- Copper is sonorous.
- Copper is ductile.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Copper is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 29 protons in the nucleus.
About Copper
Molecular Structure
- Copper has the chemical formula Cu.
- Copper atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Copper has 35 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 64.
- Copper is in Period 4 of the Periodic Table because it has 4 electron shells.
- Copper loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Copper forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Copper is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Copper is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Copper is malleable.
- Copper is sonorous.
- Copper is ductile.
References
AQA
- Copper, extraction of, pages 199-200, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA
- Copper, extraction of, pages 260-1, GCSE Chemistry, Hodder, AQA
- Copper, page 220, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Chemistry, CGP, AQA
- Copper, page 291, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, AQA
- Copper, page 67, GCSE Physics; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Copper, pages 15, 18, 34, 48-9, 58-9, 78-9, 130, 134, 165, 208, 275, 340, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper, pages 212-213, 217, 222, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Copper; carbonate, page 103, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper; chloride, pages 156, 208, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper; hydroxide, page 277, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper; nitrate, page 101, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper; ore, page 332, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper; oxide, pages 103, 144, 165, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper; sulfate, anhydrous, page 210-1, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Copper; sulfate, pages 103, 144, 160-1, 277, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA
Edexcel
- Copper (purification of), page 140, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, Edexcel
- Copper (purification of), page 50, GCSE Chemistry; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel