A deficiency of this element results in the weakness of elastin, and can promote the formation of aneurysms, and retention of this element in the liver causes Wilson's disease. This element's sulfate salt is reduced to its co
A deficiency of this element results in the weakness of elastin, and can promote the formation of aneurysms, and retention of this element in the liver causes Wilson's disease. This element's sulfate salt is reduced to its corresponding oxide in the presence of aldehydes in the Benedict's test. Along with arsenic, this element is found in compounds such as Paris green, and is found along with tin in bronze. For 10 points, identify this element whose latin name is cuprum.
A deficiency of this element results in the weakness of elastin, and can promote the formation of aneurysms, and retention of this element in the liver causes Wilson's disease.
copper [accept Cu; accept cuprum before it is read]