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What color is Copper?
Copper is a reddish-brown metal
What tools do you need to mine copper?
You need copper in your diet. True or false?
Yes copper is needed in your diet
What is Copper regularly used for in homes?
Electrical wiring
Is copper a good conductor or poor conductor of electricity?
A good conductor
What year was Copper discovered?
Copper was discovered in 9000 BCE
Where can copper be mined?
Copper can be mined in China, Peru, The USA, and the Dominican Republic of Congo
Copper needs ______ to help aid it
Iron
What kitchen item is often made from copper because it heats easily
Pots and pans
Is Copper magnetic?
No copper is not
What is Cooper's chemical symbol
CU
Copper gets ______ the more you hit it
Harder
Copper helps the body in what way?
Copper helps the body protect nerve cells
Copper is often used to make what household pipes?
Water pipes
Is Copper soft or hard compared to most metals
Soft
What is the normal temperature for copper?
Copper normal temperature is about 20 degrees (C) or 67 degrees (F)
What method is commonly used to extract copper from the ground?
Mining (open-pit or underground)
What system in the body does copper help support?
The immune system
Copper is used in coins in many countries. True or false?
True
What happens to copper when exposed to air for a long time?
It turns green (it forms patina. a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period)
What is copper helpful for?
Copper is helpful for Energy production.
What type of rock is copper usually found in?
Ore
Copper helps your body make what important protein for red blood cells?
Hemoglobin
What type of energy systems use copper for wiring (solar or wind)?
Both
Can copper be easily bent or shaped without breaking?
Yes it can