Explain the following with reaction giving balanced equation:
Hydrogen gas is passed over black copper oxide.
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When hydrogen is passed over black copper oxide
(i)It is reduced to copper by losing oxygen. This removal of oxygen is called reduction.
(ii)Black copper oxide changes into reddish brown copper.
(iii) Water is formed during this reaction.
Equation -------->
CuO + H2 -----------> Cu + H2O
(i)It is reduced to copper by losing oxygen. This removal of oxygen is called reduction.
(ii)Black copper oxide changes into reddish brown copper.
(iii) Water is formed during this reaction.
Equation -------->
CuO + H2 -----------> Cu + H2O
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