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Cu is only one element- copper. But its latin name is Cuprum.

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What are two copper elements?

Probable you think to Cu(I) and Cu(II) but these are not different elements.


What elements are in Cu?

Cu and S or copper and sulfur


What are elements in group 1a to 8a called?

Sometimes these are called the "representative" elements.


Are 3-12 elements on the periodic table of elements representative elements?

Yes. All elements from 1-20 are representative elements as they belong to a representative group (i.e. they aren't a transition metal).


Is Cu a compound?

No, Cu is copper--an element. Elements are pure substances, while compounds are two or more joined elements.


What do you mean by Representative Elements?

The representative elements are located in groups 1A through 7A. They are referred to as representative elements because they display a wide range of physical and chemical properties. Some are metals, some are nonmetals, and some are metalloids. The S and P sub-levels of the highest energy are not filled.


Why are elements in the tall columns in the periodic table called representative elements?

Conventionally representative elements are called the chemical elements from the groups 1,2, 13-18. These elements haven't generally variable valencies. The transitions metals are not representative elements.


Is group1 elements representative elements?

yes


Is another name for the representative elements?

the "A" elements


Why are elements in the tall columns of the periodic table called representative elements?

They follow a pattern for valence electrons.


The representative elements are usually called?

Group A elements.


What are the elements in the tall columns called?

representative elements