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Copper

-located in group 11,period 4

-melting point 1,083 degree Celsius

-boiling point 2,567 degree Celsius

-malleable

-ductile

-excellent conductor of heat and electricity

Used in electrical wiring

+WHY USE COPPER

-has low resistivity, the lower the level of resistivity, the more electrical

conductivity

-does not rust

-does not react with water in room temperature and can be hammered or bent

into shape

- excellent conductor of electricity, this means electricity can pass through it with

greater ease