Question

) Copper vessel becomes green, when placed in air for long time.​

Answer 1

Answer:

When a copper statue (or copper vessel) is exposed to moist air for long, it acquires a dull green coating. The green material is a mixture of copper hydroxide [Cu(OH)2] and copper carbonate (CuC03) formed due to the reaction of copper with moist air. The following is the reaction.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Copper metal when exposed to air turns green in colour due to corrosion. When copper vessel is exposed to air in rainy season, the metal reacts with gases and moisture and atmospheric gases to form a mixture of copper carbonate and copper hydroxide. This gives a green colour to the surface of copper metal.

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BY::Attitudegirlaryanshi