Copper (Cu) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 29 and atomic mass 63.5460 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
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Copper
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Identity
Name: Copper
Symbol: Cu
Atomic number: 29
Atomic mass: 63.5460 u
Position in the periodic table
Group: 11
Period: 4
Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
Standard state: Solid
Melting point: 1084.62°C
Density: 8.96 g/cm³
Electron configuration: [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹
Scientific description
Copper is a chemical element with symbol Cu and atomic number 29.
It belongs to the category of Transition metal and occupies group 11 and period 4.
Its standard atomic mass is 63.5460 u.