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COPPER

Copper is a reddish coloured lustrous metal. It is characterised by

Atomic number 29
Relative atomic mass 63.546
Relative density 8.93
Melting point 1083.4OC
Boiling point 2582OC
Is highly malleable and ductile.
a good conductor of heat and electricity.

OCCURRENCE

Copper constitutes about 0.00001% of the earth’s crust. Its deposits, however are concentrated. In the combined state it exists as sulphides, carbonates. The main […]

Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry is that field of Chemistry that deals with the study of all the elements and their compounds with the exception of carbon and its compounds. Inorganic chemistry investigates the characteristics of substances that are not organic, such as nonliving matter and minerals found in the earth’s crust. Branches of inorganic chemistry include […]