Periodic Table

Copper (Cu) is often used for electrical wiring and

cooking pans. However, irorl (Fe) is much more

common on Earth than copper. Why might copper

be used instead of iron, if iron is easier to obtain?

A link to the periodic table has been provided for

your use.

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Laci Boyd

4 November, 10:49

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Sherlyn Barry · Answer 1

I'm pretty sure copper is used for both of those things because it's a better conductor of heat and electricity.

Periodic TableCopper (Cu) is often used for electrical wiring andcooking pans. However, irorl (Fe) is much morecommon on Earth than copper. Why might copperbe used instead of iron, if iron is easier to obtain?A link to the periodic table has been provided foryour use.