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It was available, easy to work with, and made bronze when mixed with tin, which made it strong and durable.
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What type of element is used to make electrical wiring?
copper?
What kind of a design is hammered copper?
Hammered copper can be used in many decorative or useful items. The effect of hammering the copper is to make a dented effect all over the copper. This can catch the light and make an attractive surface.
Who found copper?
There are only three metals which are commonly found in their pure state - meteoric iron, gold and copper. Of these, copper is the most easily usable for tools and weapons. Discovery of copper may have occurred more than 10,000 years ago, probably in the Middle East.
Why is copper used to make electical wiring but is not usually used to make overhead power lines?
Weight and cost factor.
How does lead behave in copper sulphate?
lead in copper sulfate is often used to make sulfuric acid by doing electronosis.
What was the metal the Hyksos used to make their weapons?
Their winning edge was chariots.
What were two metals used to make tools and weapons?
copper, bronze and iron in that order
What weapons did they use in the copper age?
They used any weapons made of copper. (copper knife, sword, axe, anything copper they could get their hands on).
Did ancient people use copper?
Yes, they used copper for jewelry, weapons, for art, ect...
Metallic weapons used by early man?
Early man used stone weapons and eventually learned to use copper, tin and brass.
Why did the composition in pennies change between 1981 and 1982?
because in 1982 there was a war going on and copper was short and they needed copper for their weapons so they stoped using copper for the so called "penny" and used zinc instead but they still used a copper collered coating. :) hope this helped because in 1982 there was a war going on and copper was short and they needed copper for their weapons so they stoped using copper for the so called "penny" and used zinc instead but they still used a copper collered coating. :) hope this helped
Is copper important to living things?
Yes, because copper helps develop human bones, connective tissue, and nerve coverings. It also helps make electricity, airplanes, cars, tools, plumbing pipes, weapons, and is used to make pennies.
What acid is used to make copper sulphate?
Sulfuric acid is used to make copper sulphate.
By 3000 BC which metal was most commonly used for making weapons?
BRONZE
How was copper first used?
When copper was fiirst discovered it was used to make pots and pans for cooking. Now copper is no longer used to make pans/pots as there are more efficient materials and copper is now mainly used to make wires.
How did ancient people make weapons?
Ancient people used obsidian ( rocks used to make weapons)
What did Aryans use to make weapons?
Aryans used stones to make weapons
