Why is copper easily shaped?

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Copper:
Copper is a chemical element or a metal that is represented by a symbol $Cu$ .
It has an atomic number of 29.
Property:
As metals are malleable and ductile so copper is a malleable and ductile metal, it can be readily molded into various shapes, such as pipes, and even pulled into wires.
Copper can be bent or molded into any shape because of its feature, that is why it is mainly utilized to make or employed in cost-effective items.
Hence, copper is easily shaped.

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