Q27
1 markMCQSection SECTION-B

The colour of Cu\text{Cu} metal is:

Chemical Reactions and Equations
Properties of Metals and Displacement Reactions

Options

(A)reddish brown
(B)blue
(C)green
(D)grey
Official Answer

A

reddish browncopper metalCu

Hint

Think of the color of household copper electrical wires or a freshly cleaned copper vessel.

Quick Oral Answer

Copper metal is reddish-brown in color, whereas its salt solution, like copper sulphate, is blue.

Analysis & Explanation

Copper (Cu\text{Cu}) is a transition metal known for its characteristic reddish-brown metallic luster.


  • Why Option A is correct: Pure, unoxidized copper metal has a distinct reddish-brown color.
  • Why Option B is incorrect: Blue is the characteristic color of hydrated copper ions (Cu2+(aq)\text{Cu}^{2+}\text{(aq)}) in aqueous solutions (such as copper sulphate solution), not the metal itself.
  • Why Option C is incorrect: Green is the color of basic copper carbonate formed when copper corrodes in moist air, or the color of iron(II) sulphate solution, not pure copper metal.
  • Why Option D is incorrect: Grey is the typical color of many other metals like iron, zinc, and aluminium, but not copper.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Confusing the color of copper metal (reddish-brown) with the color of its aqueous solution, copper sulphate (blue).

Interesting Facts

Copper is one of the very few metallic elements with a natural color other than grey or silver, with gold and caesium being the others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2014?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2014 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Chemical Reactions and Equations" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Properties of Metals and Displacement Reactions" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2014 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section SECTION-B in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2014 paper.