Copper is like a special kind of crayon. Just like crayons can be different colors, copper is a shiny, orange-brown color. It’s a metal, which means it’s strong and can be used to make lots of things, like coins and pipes. When you touch a penny, you’re feeling copper! Sometimes, when copper gets old, it turns green, like the Statue of Liberty. That’s because it reacts with the air, like how an apple turns brown after you bite it.
Copper is also like a superhero for electricity. Imagine electricity is like a race car that needs a track to zoom on. Copper is the track that helps electricity move fast and safely to power up lights, TVs, and even your favorite toys. Without copper, electricity would have a hard time getting to where it needs to go.
Think of copper as a flexible friend. If you bend a crayon too much, it breaks. But copper can bend and twist without breaking easily. This makes it perfect for making wires that go in walls and gadgets. It’s like a bendy straw that never snaps!