History of materials: Identify the first metal widely used by humans in antiquity for tools and ornaments. Consider native occurrence and early metallurgy. Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Chemistry
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ACopper
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BIron
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CAluminium
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DZinc
Answer
Correct Answer: Copper
Explanation
ConceptHumans first used copper (sometimes native copper) extensively, inaugurating the Copper Age (Chalcolithic), before widespread bronze and much later iron metallurgy.
Final AnswerCopper