My Element is Copper

Symbol: Cu

Atomic Number: 29

Average Atomic Mass: 29

Number of Protons: 64

Number of Electrons: 29

Melting Point: 1,083 Degrees Celcius

Boiling Point: 2,567 Degrees Celcius

Normal Phase @ 25 Degrees Celcius: Solid

Classification: Transition Meatal

My Element is in Group 11 and Period 4 of the Periodic Table

Origin of element Name: From the Old English name 'coper' in turn derived from the Latin 'Cypriumaes' meaning ametal from Cyprus

Discovered by the early Mesopotamians in the year 9000 BC

Interesting Facts About My Element

1. Copper has a reddish-metallic coloring that is unique among all the elements

2. Copper is an essential element nutriton

3. Copper is a natural antibacterial agent

4. Copper readily forms alloys with other metals

5. The statue of Liberty is made from 179,000 pounds of copper