How Do We Use Copper?
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Copper is one of the most commonly used metals in the world. You may not realize it but you use copper everyday. It is used in ways we know and see, like when we spend a penny. However, we also unknowingly use copper on a daily basis because copper can be found in almost all wiring. For example, every time you turn on something electric, like your lights, copper is used in the wires that make your lights work. Copper is also used in most power generation and transmission. It is used in motors, generators, and radiators. Copper is found in wiring, roofing materials, heating and cooling systems and pots and pans. Copper is a very common element that you may come across everyday.
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Health Benefits of Copper
Copper is an essential mineral for humans. It is found in liver, brain, heart, kidneys, and skeletal muscle. Copper plays a role in energy production and also helps with absorption of iron.
History
Copper has been an essential for man since pre-historic times. Copper is man’s oldest metal and dates back to more than 10,000 years. Copper played an important role in many civilizations from Ancient Romans, and Egyptians to present day. In Egypt copper represented eternal life and was used in their system of hieroglyphics.
Biblical References
,In history copper was combined with tin to create bronze. Later copper was also combined with zinc to create bronze. In the Bible bronze was referenced usually as an object of worship. In 2 Chronicles, Moses was told by God to create a “serpent of bronze.” We see bronze referenced again in the Bible in John 3:14 cymbals of bronze were used to celebrate the ark of the covenant coming back to Jerusalem.
How reactive is Copper?
Copper does not react with cold dilute acids. However copper most commonly reacts when heated. When heated, copper turns to a black solid called, copper oxide. Copper reacts when when combined with hot sulfuric acid.
How Abundant is Copper?
Copper is an abundant element. It is about 70 parts per million is earths crust and is also commonly found in seawater.
Bibliography:
"Facts About Copper." Uses of Copper. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2015. <http://geology.com/usgs/uses-of-copper/>.
"History of Copper." Copper History: Copper through the Ages. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. <http://www.copper.org/education/history/>.
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"Copper Chemical Reactivity - Etacude.com." Copper Chemical Reactivity - Etacude.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2015. <http://sciencepark.etacude.com/lzone/reactivity/Cu.php>
Books:
Dingle, Adrian, and Simon Basher. The Periodic Table: Elements with Style!New York: Kingfisher, 2010. Print.
Duncan, Richard D. Elements of Faith: Faith Facts and Learning Lessons from the Periodic Table. Green Forest, AR: Master, 2008. Print.
Pictures:
"About Quatr.us." About Quatr.us. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. <http://quatr.us/aboutquatrus.htm>.
Copper. Digital image. Periodic Table. N.p., 2 Oct. 2002. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. <http://periodictable.com/Elements/029/>.
"Facts About Copper." Uses of Copper. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2015. <http://geology.com/usgs/uses-of-copper/>.
"History of Copper." Copper History: Copper through the Ages. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. <http://www.copper.org/education/history/>.
N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288165.php>.
"Copper Chemical Reactivity - Etacude.com." Copper Chemical Reactivity - Etacude.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2015. <http://sciencepark.etacude.com/lzone/reactivity/Cu.php>
Books:
Dingle, Adrian, and Simon Basher. The Periodic Table: Elements with Style!New York: Kingfisher, 2010. Print.
Duncan, Richard D. Elements of Faith: Faith Facts and Learning Lessons from the Periodic Table. Green Forest, AR: Master, 2008. Print.
Pictures:
"About Quatr.us." About Quatr.us. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. <http://quatr.us/aboutquatrus.htm>.
Copper. Digital image. Periodic Table. N.p., 2 Oct. 2002. Web. 27 Oct. 2015. <http://periodictable.com/Elements/029/>.
