everyday science MCQ #48851

Copper wiring is a familiar conductor. In the long-form table copper Cu is a classic example of which category of metals?

everyday science MCQ #48851

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Copper wiring is a familiar conductor. In the long-form table copper Cu is a classic example of which category of metals?

    • A) Alkali metal in Group 1
    • B) Alkaline earth metal in Group 2
    • C) Transition metal in the d-block
    • D) Halogen in Group 17

    Answer: Transition metal in the d-block

    Explanation: Copper (Cu) is a transition metal located in the d-block of the periodic table, specifically in Period 4, and it exhibits the characteristic properties of transition metals such as variable oxidation states and high electrical conductivity.