A Copper Reaction involves a process in which Copper is mixed with another substance which react to form something else.

What are the origins of the word Copper ?
The name originates from the Latin word cyprium, after the island of Cyprus. Copper was associated with the goddess named Aphrodite / Venus in Greek and Roman mythology. The island of Cyprus was sacred to the goddess. In alchemy, the symbol for copper was also the symbol for the planet Venus. In Greek times, the metal was known by the name Chalkos. In Roman times, it became known as Cyprium because so much of it was mined in Cyprus.

Facts about the Classification of the Element Copper
Copper is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Copper
Copper was discovered in Ancient times and used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese.

Occurrence of the element Copper
Obtained from chalcopyrite, coveline, chalcosine

Common Uses of Copper
Copper sulfate
Hammered copper
Tubing, pipes - Plumbing
Wire
Sheets
Electromagnets
Statues
Watt's steam engine
Vacuum tubes
Musical instruments
Component of coins
Cookware
Cutlery

The Properties of the Element Copper
Name of Element : Copper
Symbol of Element : Cu
Atomic Number of Copper : 29
Atomic Mass: 63.546 amu
Melting Point: 1083.0 °C - 1356.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2567.0 °C - 2840.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Copper : 29
Number of Neutrons in Copper : 35
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 8.96 g/cm3
Color of Copper : red / orange / brown