Question

Copper is used for electrical wirin g and cooking pans however iron is much more common on earth than copper why might copper be used instead of iron if iron is easier to maintain

Answer 1

because copper has a higher electrical and thermal conductivity than iron and is not susceptible to oxidation as easily.

Answer 2

Answer:

Fe has fewer valence electrons than Cu.

Fe has a lower conductivity than Cu.

The lower conductivity of Fe makes it less useful for wiring and cookware.

Fe is less malleable and ductile than Cu.

The lower malleability and ductility of Fe make it less easy to form into wires or sheets.                                      

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