Copper (Cu)

Copper is a chemical element with symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Atomic Number

29

Atomic Mass

63.546 u

Category

transition metal

Phase

solid

Density

8.96 g/cm³

Electron Shells

2, 8, 18, 1

Atomic Structure

Protons: 29 • Electrons: 29 • Neutrons: Varies by isotope

Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹ 3d¹⁰

Discovery

Unknown