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    Cu

    Copper

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 29 • Atomic Mass: 63.5460 u • Period: 4 • Group: 11

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹ 3d¹⁰
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.9
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    Occurrence

    Copper is found in various natural sources, including minerals, rocks, and the Earth's crust.

    • 26th most abundant element in Earth's crust (0.0068%)
    • Sometimes found as native copper in natural form
    • Major copper ore minerals include chalcopyrite, bornite, and malachite
    • Large deposits in Chile, Peru, United States, Congo, and Australia
    • Present in all animals and many enzymes