Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Copper atoms are the basic units of the element copper (Cu), which is a transition metal. Each atom consists of 29 protons and can have between 29 to 36 neutrons.