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What are TWO physical properties of copper that make it suitable for electrical wiring?
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∙ 15y ago
Like gold and silver, copper is malleable, that is, it can be bent and shaped without cracking, when either hot or cold. It can be rolled into sheets as thin as 1/500 of an inch.
Copper also is ductile, meaning it can be drawn out into thin wire. A copper bar four inches thick can be heated, rolled, then drawn into a round wire so thin that it is thinner than a strand of human hair.
Here are some more physical properties, which can describe copper (not quantified, but a list of properties that can be quantified): hardnes, ductile. Electrical conductivity. Thermal Conductivity. Melting point, density. Others which don't really have a quantity: Lustre / shinyness, color.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey are both very ductile materials, which means they can be easily drawn out into wires. Also, the free electrons in the metallic bonding structure carry charge well, leading to high electrical conductivity.
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∙ 10y agoIts because its good conductor of electricity and has good ductiliy an makes a good basket to hold my fried chicken :P
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∙ 13y agoHere are some: Lustre, hardnes, ductile. Electrical conductivity. Thermal Conductivity. Melting point, density.
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∙ 15y agoit is ductile and conductive
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Is cooper a physical property or a chemical property?
I believe you mean copper. Copper is not a property; it is an element with physical and chemical properties.
Is the property of copper a physical or a chemical property explain?
Copper has both chemical and physical properties. You will need to specify which property you are asking about
What are the physical properties and chemical properties should coins have?
Copper, nickel, silver and gold are the base metals used in coins. Well, gold maybe not so much. Sorry, couldn't find the physical properties. Maybe someone else will add the info.Chemical properties of Gold:- nonreactive to most acids- not readily forming compounds with oxygen- highly malleable- excellent electrical conductivityChemical properties of Silver:- nonreactive to most acids- not readily forming compounds with oxygen- very malleable- the best of all metals in electrical conductivityChemical properties of Copper:- nonreactive to most acids- not readily forming compounds with oxygen- very malleable- the second best of all metals in electrical conductivity
What are the physical properties of pure copper?
Elemental copper is an reddish-orange colored solid. More details are found here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper
How do the physical properties of iron and copper compare?
Please see the links for making your comparisons.
Which properties of gold and copper make the metal suitable for use in electronic?
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copper and oxygen
What are physical properties of copper in mobile phones?
The physical properties of copper in cell phones include conduction. It is very malleable and can be molded to whatever shape is needed.
How is copper that is suitable for making electrical wires produced?
Electrolysis extraction from Copper Ore.PS: Answer may be incorrect.
5 properties of copper?
Copper ismaleableductileExcellent electrical conductor'Excellent conductor of heatFairly corrosion resistant
Is cooper a physical property or a chemical property?
I believe you mean copper. Copper is not a property; it is an element with physical and chemical properties.
Is the property of copper a physical or a chemical property explain?
Copper has both chemical and physical properties. You will need to specify which property you are asking about
Is Copper conducts electricity physical or chemical?
Electrical conductivity is not a change but is a physical property.
What are the physical properties and chemical properties should coins have?
Copper, nickel, silver and gold are the base metals used in coins. Well, gold maybe not so much. Sorry, couldn't find the physical properties. Maybe someone else will add the info.Chemical properties of Gold:- nonreactive to most acids- not readily forming compounds with oxygen- highly malleable- excellent electrical conductivityChemical properties of Silver:- nonreactive to most acids- not readily forming compounds with oxygen- very malleable- the best of all metals in electrical conductivityChemical properties of Copper:- nonreactive to most acids- not readily forming compounds with oxygen- very malleable- the second best of all metals in electrical conductivity
Which physical properties of copper wire are independent of the amount of matter?
Shape
What two properties of metal makes it suitable for over head cables?
Metalloids and non-metals make it useful for electrical-------------------------------------------------------------------------Metals are used in wiring to transfer the electrical energy around your home and non-metalic materials i.e plastics are used as insulators.
