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What element is in pennies?
Copper
If you had 3.5 x 10-16 moles of pennies how many would you have?
1 mole is 6.022*1023 atoms, avagradro's number. 1 mole of pennies is equal to 6.022*1023 pennies. 3.5*10-16 mol pennies * 6.022*1023 pennies/1 mol pennies = 210,770,000 pennies If you had 3.5*10-16 moles of pennies, you would have 2.1077*108 pennies.
How many pennies would you get for 2 nickels?
You would get 10 pennies for 2 nickels, as each nickel is worth 5 pennies.
Are pennies flammable?
Yes, pennies are flammable due to their copper content. When exposed to high heat, pennies can ignite and burn. However, it is important to note that intentionally burning pennies is unsafe and can release harmful fumes.
What metals are melted to make pennies nickels dimes and quarters?
Pennies: zinc, with copper plating (not mixed together).Nickels: 75% copper and 25% nickel, alloyed togetherDimes, Quarters, and Half Dollars: Pure copper clad with the same alloy as nickels, for an overall content of 8% nickel and 92% copperDollars: Pure copper clad with manganese-brass alloy.
Why are modern day pennies still coated in copper?
to keep tradition of the pennies
Are all 1943 zinc pennies copper coated?
No.
Are all zinc pennies copper coated?
Currently yes.
How tall is a stack of pennies in one centimeter?
Six pennies (copper coated steel) equal 0,972 cm.
How does a mass of a penny depend on the year it was minted?
The materials used to mint pennies has changed. Originally, pennies were made of almost pure copper. Today, British pennies are made of nickel/steel blanks coated in copper, and US "pennies" (actually cents) are made of zinc blanks coated in copper.
Were there any pennies in the 1940s made of gold?
No, but in 1943 US pennies were made from steel coated zinc. These have become a collector favorite.
Why were bronze pennies discontinued?
The cost of minting them. Today's pennies are zinc (cheap) coated with a copper wash, and still cost more to make than they are worth.
When did pennies stop being coper?
1982 although they are still coated with copper the inside is now zinc
Silver 1943 penny?
1943 pennies are not silver. They are zinc coated steel. Copper was saved for war effort.
Post 1982 pennies were made of what type of metal?
Post 1982 pennies in the United States are made of 97.5% zinc and coated with a thin layer of copper. Prior to 1982, pennies were made of 95% copper.
Do pennies pollute?
Yes, pennies can contribute to pollution. They are made of copper-coated zinc, which can cause water pollution if not disposed of properly. Additionally, the production and transportation of pennies can contribute to carbon emissions, which contribute to air pollution.
What is different about the 1943 pennies?
Copper was needed for the war so in 1943 pennies were made of zinc coated steel. In circulated condition they are worth 3-25 cents. In uncirculated they are worth about 10-25 dollars.
