Properties of copper

Properties of copper

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This task is about physical and chemical properties of copper.

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illustration: copper wire
a) Copper is a metal. Give four properties of copper, and for each state if it is a physical or chemical property.
Properties of copper Physical or chemical property
Chemical propertyPhysical property
Chemical propertyPhysical property
Chemical propertyPhysical property
Chemical propertyPhysical property

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copper sulfate crystals

copper sulfate solution in a beaker

Copper sulfate crystals

Copper sulfate solution

 
b) Carefully explain how you could show that copper sulfate solution is a mixture.
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5
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Description of task: 
Students list four properties of copper metal and state if each property is physical or chemical. Students then explain how copper sulfate solution can be separated.
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Y10 (11/2002)

a)

Any 4 of: 

  • Shiny (physical).
  • Is a brown colour  (physical).
  • Conducts heat  (physical).
  • Conducts electricity  (physical).
  • Malleable/bends  (physical).
  • Ductile/can be drawn into a wire  (physical).
  • Metallic ring when hit  (physical).
  • Resistant to corrosion (chemical).
  • Will react with some acids (chemical).
  • Other acceptable answers.

Correct classification of properties as physical or chemical.

4 correct - very difficult
3 correct - difficult
2 correct - moderate
1 correct - easy
 
 
b) The solution is evaporated to allow the crystals to form. difficult