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To which group does copper belong?

a. Metalloid
b. Alkaline earth metal
c. Alkali metal
d. Transition metal

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Answer:

Copper belongs to the d. transition metal group.

Step-by-step explanation:

Copper's d-shell is partially filled making it a transition metal. Copper is one of the few transition metals that has a set charge. Copper's charge is +2.

When referring to the periodic table, copper is in the middle section of the table which is the transition metals. It is between the metals and the non-metals.

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Answer:

d. Transition metal

Step-by-step explanation:

Copper is in transition metal block in periodic table.

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