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Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 1 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Which of these best describes why copper is considered to be a more useful metal than gold? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Copper conducts electricity more readily than gold.
B
Copper reacts quickly with air and water to form a tarnish, and it corrodes more easily than gold.
C
Copper conducts heat very well; therefore, it is useful in cooking equipment.
D
Copper is more common on Earth than gold.
E
Gold is much softer and easier to scratch, bend, or dent than copper.