29Cu
Copper
Transition metal
Properties of Copper
- Atomic number (Z)
- 29
- Symbol
- Cu
- Name
- Copper
- Atomic mass
- 63.546 u
- Period
- 4
- Group
- 11
- Family
- Transition metals
- Classification
- Transition metal
- Electron configuration
- [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹
About Copper
Copper is a chemical element with symbol Cu and atomic number 29 (atomic mass of about 63.546 u). It is classified as a transition metal on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Copper is located in period 4, in group 11, belonging to the transition metals family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Copper is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.