Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The chemical equation of
Concept introduction:
It is based on the fact that copper reacts with air and get converted into a new substance.
Answer to Problem 40A
The reaction which takes place when copper statue reacts with air:
Copper metal is oxidized to
Explanation of Solution
The formation of green color is due to formation of
Oxidation number of copper is increasing so it gets oxidized and oxygen is decreasing so it is reduced.
The reaction which takes place when copper statue reacts with air:
Copper metal is oxidized to
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