Copper (Understanding the Elements of the Periodic Table) by Paula Johanson

by Paula Johanson

This title uncovers the properties and classification of this shiny, red-orange metal and its chemical makeup. Students will learn how elements are placed on the periodic table and why copper is a transition metal. Two experiments are included.

Library Binding

First published July 1, 2006

About the author

Paula Johanson is a writer and editor of both fiction and non-fiction books. A long-time member of SF Canada, she has been nominated twice for the national Prix Aurora Award for Canadian Science Fiction.

Reviews

[Fred Kohn · Rating 3 out of 5]

My fourth read in this series and my second metal. Metals are definitely more interesting than noble gasses! I definitely like this author- she tosses in some interesting facts you would never imagine about copper.