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Copper is mined from the ground. It is in pretty much all natural soil, though some deposits are richer in copper than others.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoSome copper is found on the earth's surface in large pieces called native copper, but most copper comes from copper ores such as chalcopyrite and bornite that are mined in open-pit mines.
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∙ 14y agowes ferguson
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∙ 15y agofrom the latin cuprum
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∙ 14y agowhere di the copper come from
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Where does copper come from'?
copper comes from beneath the earth
What happens when copper and ammonia comes into contact?
There is no reaction between them
How is copper extracted from copper-rich ores?
Froth flotation is common, hydromettalurgy is also common.
Is copper suitable to be used as a can?
copper is not a very good metal to make cans out of. if it comes in contact with water, it produces a green residue called copper carbonate. you don't want to eat it, so it's not good for storing food in. copper is also very malleable. it bends easily and it's not very strong.
Who are the scientists that discovered copper?
Its not known as copper has been known from antiquity. The ancients first learned to smelt copper oxide/carbonate etc., to obtain copper. This was first done on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. The name Copper ' Cuprum ; comes from Kypros ' Cyprus' older name.
Where does copper come from'?
copper comes from beneath the earth
Where did copper's symbol came from?
The symbol for copper comes from its Latin name, cuprum.
How big is copper?
copper comes in about in any size, and can be found in ancient mines
Where did you get cu in copper?
The notation Cu comes from the Latin "Cuprum", which means Copper.
What percentage of newly mined copper in the US comes from Arizona?
About 60% of newly mined copper in the US comes from Arizona, making it the leading copper-producing state in the country.
Why is copper symbol different from its name?
Cu comes from the Latin word cuprus, which mean copper.
What new profession comes from Copper and Fitting?
Plumbing
What does the scientific name for copper mean?
The "scientific name for copper" is copper. It means "copper". I can see how you might get confused... no, wait, I can't.If you mean the symbol Cu, it comes from the Latin cuprum, which means "copper."
What is the smallest particle of matter which retains the identity of the element it comes from?
An atom. In a sample of copper, for instance, the smallest unit of copper that is still considered copper is a single atom of copper.
What is the smallest particle of matter which retains the identity of the element it comes from i?
An atom. In a sample of copper, for instance, the smallest unit of copper that is still considered copper is a single atom of copper.
What happens when copper and ammonia comes into contact?
There is no reaction between them
Is copper a good conductor of heat and electricity?
yes copper is a good conductor of heat only becuase it comes in the conductor of heat
