Question

Q23. What happens when a copper vessel is exposed to moist for long time? Write word
equation of the reaction.​

Answer 1

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Copper forms a green deposit on its surface when exposed to air which is usually a mixture of copper carbonate and copper hydroxide.

The chemical reaction is

2Cu + H2O + CO2 + O2 → Cu(OH)2 + CuCO3