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To cut to the chase, the police sense of "copper" and "cop" probably comes originally from the Latin word "capere," meaning "to seize," which also gave us "capture." "Cop" as a slang term meaning "to catch, snatch or grab" appeared in English in the 18th century, ironically originally used among thieves -- a "copper" was a street thief. But by the middle of the 19th century, criminals apprehended by the police were said to have themselves been "copped" -- caught -- by the "coppers" or "cops." Some say it was the brass/copper buttons they wore.
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What is coppers origin of name?
Cuprum. is the Latin name given to copper. Copper was first mined in Cyprus (Mediterranean Sea). Cyprus at the time was known as 'Alasia' , then 'Citium'. However, it has been known as Cyprus from Classical Greek times. Copper ores were first reduced in Cyprus, to give the 'Copper Age', followed by the 'Bronze Age'. Hence the name 'Cuprum/Cyprium'.
What is the plural of copper?
The noun copper is an element. The adjective form means made of copper, or copper-colored.The noun "copper" meaning a copper coin (or slang for a policeman) would have the plural coppers.
What is coppers scientific name?
Copper is the name in English. It does vary across languages. Cuprum in Latin. In Chemistry it is common to find cupric, or cuprous.
Coppers state of matter?
Copper's state of matter is SOLID. You can hold a piece of copper pipe etc., The other states of matter are liquids and gases.
What is coppers chemical family name?
Copper's family group is the Transition Metals Block in the Periodic Table. However. this can be narrowed down to the 'Argentum' or Cuprum' Group. It other Group members are Copper (Cuprum), Silver(Argentum), Gold(Aurum) and the modern invented element. Roentgenium.
What is coppers atomic mass?
coppers mass is 64 29protons+35neutrons=64
What is use of coppers?
It can be used for pennies, copper wire and many other uses
What did ancient Greece use copper for?
they use some coppers to wash their hands
What is coppers chemical formula?
Copper's chemical symbol is ' Cu ' . It comes from the Latin for copper, which is 'Cuprum'.
What is coppers origin?
Copper, like other elements with atomic numbers greater than 26, almost exclusively originates in the high-energy explosions of very large stars. Humans obtain copper metal from various ores. Chalcopyrite (FeCuS2) and Chalcocite (Cu2S) are some of the more important copper ores.
What are coppers common isotopes?
The natural isotopes of copper are: Cu-63 and Cu-65.
Is copper disulphide a mixture or a compound?
Copper disulphide is a compound Assuming the coppers has valency 2 it will have the formula Cu(SO3)2
