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Copper (Cu) is often used for electrical wiring and cooking pans. However, iron (Fe) is much more common on Earth than copper. Why might copper be used instead of iron, if iron is easier to obtain?
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Copper (Cu) is often used for electrical wiring and cooking pans. However, iron (Fe) is much more common on Earth than copper. Why might copper be used instead of iron, if iron is easier to obtain?

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Copper is better at conducting electricity than iron.
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